Department of Solid Waste Management

Leaves & Brush

Ocean County Recycling Centers accept materials from residents and landscapers during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday [Saturdays for residents only, not landscapers]).

Accepted:
Unbagged leaves.
Brush 4 inches in diameter or less.
Christmas trees

NOT ACCEPTED Green yard waste (grass clippings, weeds, vines, etc.), construction wood, and stumps. Please take them to a Class B Recycling Facility (PDF)

Locations
Northern Recycling Center 535 South Oberlin Avenue
Southern Recycling Center Located at 379 Haywood Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Some municipalities offer collection or drop-off services for leaves and brush, contact your local DPW Contacts by Municipality

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The full 2024 schedule for our Residential Document Shredding Program has been announced!

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		Director Barbara Jo Crea Barbara “Bobbi” Jo Crea, a dedicated and active Ocean County leader will serve as the 2024 Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. Read more
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		Commissioner John P. Kelly Commissioner John P. Kelly has been an Ocean County elected official since 1993. He was sworn into his 11th three-year term on the Board of Commissioners during the Board’s organization meeting Jan. 4, 2023. Read more
		Commissioner Virginia E. Haines Commissioner Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, a lifelong resident of Ocean County, brings years of public service and leadership experience to the Board of Commissioners. She was sworn into her third three-year term on the Board during its organization meeting Jan. 4, 2023. Read more
		Commissioner Frank Sadeghi Commissioner Frank Sadeghi was sworn to his first three year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s reorganization meeting Jan. 3, 2024. A successful businessman and a long-time public servant, Commissioner Sadeghi brings years of leadership experience to the Board. Read more
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