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

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Ocean County Solid Waste Management Updates

2013 Document Shredding Program

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Household Hazardous Waste Program 2013

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Reuse Marketplace

A free regional network to find, sell, trade or give away reusable, barely used materials and surplus items from business, institutions, governments and organizations.

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Rutgers University- Environmental Stewards

The Rutgers Environmental Steward program provides training and experience to non-scientists who desire to effectively contribute to the process of finding solutions for environmental problems in your community.

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 Click here to get more information from the Atlantic County Utilities Authority

Earth911- Recycling and decorating ideas during the Holiday Season

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2012 Recycling Directory

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Rigid Plastics Added to County Recycling Stable

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2Good2Waste Ocean County

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Ocean County To Accept TVs for Recycling

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The Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management supervises the implementation of the District Solid Waste Management Plan providing for solid waste/recycling planning supporting growth patterns and economically promoting the proper disposition of trash/recyclables in an efficient and environmentally correct manner

Ocean County owns and operates two Recycling Centers.

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 near the State Motor Vehicle Inspection Station in Manahawkin, Stafford Township.

Both facilities are closed on County observed holidays but the 24-hour Resident Recycling Centers remain open.

Click image below to view the Ocean County Recycling Directory 2012