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The Department of Solid Waste Management supervises the implementation of Ocean County’s District Solid Waste Management Plan, providing solid waste/recyclables planning that supports growth patterns and economically promotes the proper disposal of both recyclable and non-recyclable wastes.

We work diligently to ensure all programs and plans are carried out in an environmentally responsible and efficient manner, and the District Solid Waste Management Plan relies upon a multi-faceted recycling strategy in combination with a landfill management plan for those materials that the county cannot recycle.

Ocean County owns and operates two recycling centers, one in the northern region of the county and one in the southern region. The Northern Recycling Center, Ocean County's processing facility, is located on New Hampshire Avenue (off Route 70) in Lakewood Township. The Southern Recycling Center, which operates primarily as a transfer station, is located at 379 Haywood Road (Manahawkin) in Stafford Township.

The Department of Solid Waste Management and its programs are a function of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, with Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea serving as Liaison to the Department and Anthony M. Agliata serving as Department Director.

Journey of your recyclables

Updates

[12/23/2024] Recycling Center End of Year Schedule
Please note that both Ocean County Recycling Centers will be closed on December 25th and January 1st.
[11/25/2024] Recycling Center Holiday Schedule
Please note that both Ocean County Recycling Centers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday and Saturday. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday!
[11/12/24] Celebrating the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge’s Award-Winning Restoration at Good Luck Point!
Ocean County Solid Waste Management was proud to support this initiative from its start in 2023, contributing nutrient-rich leaf compost.
[09/25/24] The Ocean County Clean Communities Program is launching the Adopt-A-Spot Mini-Grant Program
You could be eligible for funding to support your local cleanup efforts!
[09/16/24] Boat Flare Disposal Program - Sat. Oct. 19th 2024
Our Fall Boat Flare Disposal Program is here!
Limited spots are available!

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Contact Us

Director: Anthony M. Agliata

P.O. Box 2191
129 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08754

Phone: 732.506.5047
Fax: 732.244.8396
Email: ocrecycles@co.ocean.nj.us

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Northern Recycling Center

601 New Hampshire Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701

Days: Monday - Saturday
Hours:7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Residential Curbside Drop-off: 7 am – 7pm
Phone: 732.367.0802
Fax: 732.942.8482
View detailed directions to this facility

Southern Recycling Center

379 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Days: Monday - Saturday
Hours:7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Residential Curbside Drop-off: 7 am – 7pm
Phone: 609.978.0913
Fax: 609.597.5321
View detailed directions to this facility