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  Director 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

  Deputy Director 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

  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 Robert S. Arace was sworn into his first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s 2025 organization meeting on Jan. 6. A lifelong resident of Ocean County, Commissioner Arace is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and family-friendly community. Read more

  Commissioner Jennifier Bacchione was sworn to her first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s Jan. 6, 2025 Organization Meeting. Read more


Michael J. Fiure, County Administrator
101 Hooper Ave. Admin Building
Toms River, NJ 08754
Phone: (732) 929-2147 | Email: MFiure@co.ocean.nj.us


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Department of Solid Waste Management




Welcome

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 Frank Sadeghi 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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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
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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
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