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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

[09/22/23] Saturday Document Shredding Event Cancelled
Due to severe weather forecasts for this Saturday (09/23), the document shredding event scheduled to take place in Barnegat Twp. has been cancelled.
[09/22/23] Saturday Boat Flare Disposal Event Rescheduled
Due to severe weather forecasts for this Saturday (09/23), the boat flare disposal event scheduled to take place in Waretown has been rescheduled for Oct. 21st.
[08/10/23] Boat Flare Disposal Program - Sat. Sept 23rd
Our Boat Flare Disposal Program is here!
Limited spots are available!
[07/12/23] Summer How to Compost - July 27th
Our Summer How to Compost Workshop is here!
Limited spots are available! Sign up at compost@co.ocean.nj.us
[06/13/23] Art & Sustainability Project - Recycling Igloos by Brick Memorial HS
Brick Memorial Students bring the recycling Igloos back to life.

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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
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
Phone: 609.978.0913
Fax: 609.597.5321
View detailed directions to this facility