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Welcome to the official website of the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. Here you will find detailed information about Ocean County’s recycling efforts, news about upcoming events, tips on proper disposal of a wide variety of materials, and more.

The Department of Solid Waste Management supervises the implementation of Ocean County’s District Solid Waste Management Plan, providing solid waste/recyclables planning that supports growth patterns and economically promotes the proper disposal of both recyclable and non-recyclable wastes. The department works diligently to ensure all programs and plans are carried out in an environmentally responsible and efficient manner, and the District Solid Waste Management Plan relies upon a multi-faceted recycling strategy in combination with a landfill management plan for those materials that the county cannot recycle.

Ocean County owns and operates two recycling centers, one in the northern region of the county and one in the southern region. The Northern Recycling Center, Ocean County's processing facility, is located on New Hampshire Avenue (off Route 70) in Lakewood Township. The Southern Recycling Center, which operates primarily as a transfer station, is located at 379 Haywood Road (Manahawkin) in Stafford Township. Both facilities close on select county-observed holidays, however 24-hour resident recycling centers at both sites remain open year-round.

If you are interested scheduling a tour of the Northern Recycling Center, please contact Melissa Davis at (732) 367-0802 or email her at MDavis@co.ocean.nj.us

The Department of Solid Waste Management and its programs are a function of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, with Freeholder Gary Quinn serving as Freeholder Liaison to the Department and Anthony M. Agliata serving as Department Director.

Updates

[05/29/20] Ocean County Confirms (6/13/20) HHW Event in Toms River

Ocean County's Household Hazardous Waste Program event shall take place on June 13 in Toms River, with covid-19 accommodations.

Building 68 (NRC) & Building 105 (SRC) now open Mon - Sat. 7:30am - 3:00pm.

IMPORTANT UPDATE re: the 2020 Residential Document Shredding Program.

All events have been POSTPONED through the end of June.

IMPORTANT UPDATE re: the 2020 Spring HHW Program.

04/14/20 HHW event (Lakewood) & 05/09/20 HHW event (Stafford) have been POSTPONED.

2019-20 Recycling Directory

[Oct. 2019] Ocean County has released the 2019-20 Recycling Directory!

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Director: Anthony M. Agliata

P.O. Box 2191
129 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08754

Phone: 732.506.5047
Fax: 732.244.8396
Email: ocrecycles@co.ocean.nj.us

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Northern Recycling Center

601 New Hampshire Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701

Days: Monday - Saturday (Saturday Ocean County residents only)
Hours:7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: 732.367.0802
Fax: 732.942.8482
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Southern Recycling Center

379 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Days: Monday - Saturday (Saturday Ocean County residents only)
Hours:7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: 609.978.0913
Fax: 609.597.5321
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		Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari an experienced and staunch advocate for consumers, seniors, education, tourism, and the local business community, will serve as the 2020 Director of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Read more
		Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn a long-time elected leader in Lacey Township, was sworn to his first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders during the Board’s Jan. 3, 2019 organization meeting, will serve as the Board's 2020 Deputy Director. Freeholder Quinn will serve as Director of the Department of Human Services, Planning, Recycling and Solid Waste Management and Transportation/Ocean Ride. Read more
		Freeholder Virginia E. Haines was sworn into her second three year term on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders during the 2020 Organization meeting held Jan. 2. Freeholder Haines serves as chairwoman of Parks and Recreation, Natural Lands and the Department of Information Technology. Read more
		Freeholder John P. Kelly was sworn to a new three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders during the 2020 Organization meeting. Freeholder Kelly serves as Director of Law and Public Safety and Finance as well as Chair to the Office of Engineering. Read more
		Freeholder Gerry P. Little serves as liaison to the Ocean County Road Department, Veteran Services Bureau, Ocean County Board of Health. Read more
Carl W. Block, County Administrator 101 Hooper Ave. Admin Building Toms River, NJ 08754 Phone: (732) 929-2147 \| Email: CBlock@co.ocean.nj.us
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Department of Solid Waste Management

Plastic bags don't belong in your recycling bin

No Shredded Paper In Recycling Bins

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM

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