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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 is located on New Hampshire Avenue (off Route 70) in Lakewood Township. The Southern Recycling Center 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.

The Department of Solid Waste Management and its programs are a function of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, with Freeholder Gerry P. Little serving as Freeholder Liaison to the department and Ernest J. Kuhlwein serving as the department’s Director.

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A Reminder On Plastic Bags...

Toms River Township's recycling trucks remind residents: No plastic bags in your recycling.

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Director: Ernest J. Kuhlwein Jr.

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 Gerry P. Little, Director serves as liaison to the Ocean County Road Department, Veterans Services Bureau, Solid Waste Management, Ocean County Board of Health. Freeholder Little will serve as the 2018 Director of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Read more
		Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., Deputy Director is serving his 38th consecutive year on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He is Chairman of the county’s Department of Finance, and Parks and Recreation. He also serves as liaison to the county’s Natural Lands Trust Fund program. Freeholder Bartlett will serve as the Deputy Director for 2018. Read more
		Freeholder Virginia E. Haines was sworn to her first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Freeholder Haines serves as chairwoman of Human Services and liaison to Social Services, Planning Department & the Department of Information Technology. Read more
		Freeholder John P. Kelly was sworn to his ninth three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Freeholder Kelly serves as Director of Law and Public Safety as well as liaison to the Office of Engineering. Read more
		Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari is an experienced and staunch advocate for consumers, seniors, education, tourism, and the local business community. 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 are NOT Recyclable

No Shredded Paper In Recycling Bins

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM

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