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A modest, working recycling center in East Brunswick that locals drop by with bags and the occasional pickup-load. People from town and nearby neighborhoods use it to keep cardboard, bottles and scrap metal out of the curbside stream. It’s the kind of place that gets busy on weekends and during seasonal cleanups.
Pull up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop briefly; there’s usually a scale and a spot where vehicles line up. The yard is mostly open with large piles or containers for paper, cardboard, glass and metals, and often a separate area for bulk items; look for the rows of recycling bins off to one side. Traffic can back up on weekends, so expect to wait a bit if arriving during peak times. Staff won’t babysit a load - bring straps, gloves and the patience to unload and sort materials into the right containers.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or tie-downs for loose material; wind and trucks can scatter contents quickly.
- Load and pre-sort at home: flatten boxes, separate glass from paper, and stack metal items so unloading goes faster.
- Try a weekday morning if possible - fewer cars and a smoother drive-through experience.
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