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
  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
Hours of operation : 7:30am - 3:00pm
Open Monday through Saturday
(Saturday residents only)
 Phone: (609) 978-0913
 Fax: (609) 597-9682


 Solid Waste Management Events
Master Composter Training Program – April 2011
The County completed it's Spring "How To" class.
Certified Recycling Professional Graduation
Prinicipal Planner, Oren Solon, graduates from the Certified Recycling Professionals Program at the Association of New Jersey Recyclers Symposium
2011 Recycling Revenue
Municipalities in Ocean County get rewarded for their recycling efforts
L'oreal
A group from L'oreal, visits Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood.
Seaside Recycling
Seaside Heights teams up with Coca-Cola to add new recycling containers on the boardwalk.
Award
Former Ocean County District Recycling Coordinator, is awarded the Commissioner's Certificate of Recognition for his 35 years of service in recycling.
Ocean County Ushers in New Era of Recycling
Ocean County officially ushered in a new era of recycling with a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of changes at the Northern Ocean County Recycling Center that allows for single stream recycling.
Ocean County Southern Complex Grand Opening
With the cutting of the ceremonial red ribbon, Ocean County officials marked the grand opening of new government facilities along Haywood Road in Manahawkin on Oct. 24, 2008.
MSNBC highlights Northern Recycling Center
MSNBC highlights the recycling efforts within Ocean County at the Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood Township.
Single Stream Recycling Up and Running
The County opens up its state-of-the-art new recycling facility.