Solid Waste Management

 James F. Lacey,
Freeholder Liaison
 Ernest J. Kuhlwein, Jr.,
Director, P.E., P.P.
 Office : 129 Hooper Avenue
P.O. Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754
 Phone: (732) 506-5047
 Toll free: 1-800-55-RECYCLE
 Fax: (732) 244-8396
 Email: ocrecycles@co.ocean.nj.us
 Northern Recycling Center:
  New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood
Directions
  Hours of operation : 7:30am - 3:00pm
Open Monday through Saturday
(Saturday residents only)
 Phone: (732) 367-0802
 Fax: (732) 942-8482
 Southern Recycling Center:
  379 Haywood Road, Manahawkin
Directions
Hours of operation : 7:30am - 3:00pm
Open Monday through Saturday
(Saturday residents only)
 Phone: (609) 978-0913
 Fax: (609) 597-9682

Hotline

For information on solid waste management activities in Ocean County, call the Ocean County Solid Waste Management Hotline at 1-800-55-RECYCLE.

The Hotline provides quick and easy information on such things as household hazardous waste collection, disposal of asbestos and appliances, empty paint cans, batteries and tires, home composting, paint management, and the hours of operation for the County’s Recycling Centers.


The Hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To report illegal dumping, please call the Ocean County Environmental Crimes Unit Hotline at 1-800-535-DUMP.