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Solid Waste Management
James F. Lacey
,
Freeholder Liaison
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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
Ocean County Solid Waste Management Updates
2011 Recycling Revenue Awards
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Recycling Pays Off Big in Ocean County
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Grants Help Improve Recycling for Schools and Towns
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2Good2Waste Ocean County
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to visit the exchange
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to view flyer.
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to view the press release
Ocean County To Accept TVs for Recycling
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to view the press release
Solid Waste Management Events Gallery
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.
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Ocean County Recycling Directory 2011
or American Medicine Chest web site to get locations.