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 Lavallette Recycling Center

Located on the corner of Washington and Baltimore Avenue.
Open Every Day from 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Only scheduled closures are: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Residents can utilize the center to drop off their normal recyclable items.
The Recycling Center is a service provided for residents only.

Proof of residency may be required by two forms Photo ID & Tax or Utility Bill.

No contractors are permitted to dispose of any items at any time!

 

The following items are accepted at the Lavallette Recycling Center.

• Commingled Glass, Aluminum Cans, Tin Cans and Plastic Containers
• Newspapers
• Mixed Paper
• Corrugated Cardboard
• Motor Oil, Anti-freeze, Auto Batteries and Household Batteries
• Used Motor Oil Filters – Oil must be drained from the filter
• Telephone Books
• Concrete by appointment
• Yard Waste — You can bring Yard Clippings, Brush or Tree stumps to the Recycling Center.

 

  Ocean County Northern Recycling Center

New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood
Hours of operation: 7:30am - 3:00pm
Open Monday through Saturday
(Saturday residents only)
Phone: 732-367-0802
Fax: 732-942-8482

www.co.ocean.nj.us/SolidWaste/MainPage.aspx
Toll free: 1-800-55-RECYCLE

 

Single Stream Recycling

All glass bottles, aluminum cans, tin cans, plastic containers # 1, 2 &5, newspapers, mixed papers, junk mail, cardboard, aluminum foil and magazines can all be placed in one container for curbside pickup. The use of a 35-gallon trash container, weighing no more than 40lbs., is recommended for recycling.

Free recycling stickers are available at the Public Works Office and should be placed on trash containers to designate them as a recycling container. Commingled recyclables should not be placed in bags for pickup or drop off.

Download Recycling Guide

 

Placing household trash in public litter receptacles is a violation of Borough Code.

Do not place household garbage in public litter receptacles. You may bring household garbage and recycling to the recycling center. Your cooperation is necessary to keep our community clean and litter free.
Related: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, Borough Codebook.

 

Additional Recycling Information

 

Ocean County Recycling Publications & Other Media

• The Department has the following publications available to acquaint residents with recycling and solid waste management activities in Ocean County. For those publications that cannot be accessed through our website, please contact the Department of Solid Waste Management for copies at 732-506-5047 or e-mail ocrecycles@co.ocean.nj.us

• A Guide to Solid Waste Management in Ocean County  - This guide provides an overview of Ocean County’s various recycling and solid waste management activities.

• Download Recycling Guide - This handy directory, which is published annually, provides important recycling information that residents should become familiar with. It provides information on the full range of recycling opportunities that are available in our region as well as policies, facilities and programs. Commonly asked questions are addressed about recycling and other solid waste management matters.

• Your Guide to Home Composting - This explains how to compost, what to compost, why we should compost, and discusses the different types of units that can be used to make compost.

• Teacher’s Resource Guide to Recycling in Ocean County - This guide was introduced in 1995 and updated in 2004 and is geared for grades four through six. Includes many activities that teachers can integrate within their lesson plan. Copies of the guide are also available from the Department of Solid Waste Management office. The guide is available as well in CD-Rom format.

• Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County Publications on Home Composting - Various leaflets are available on home composting from the Rutgers Extension of Ocean County by contacting the Department of Solid Waste Management.

Recycle your old electronics

The Ocean County Recycling Center will accept old tv's, computers, monitors, VCR’s, printers, radios, laptops and telephone equipment for recycling. located at 601 New Hampshire Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 Hours of operation: 7:30am - 3:00pm, Open Monday through Saturday (Saturday residents only)

http://www.co.ocean.nj.us/OC/SolidWaste/frmHomeSW.aspx
Toll free: 1-800-55-RECYCLE