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Boonton Recycling is the small-town recycling center on Plane Street that locals drop by with mixed loads and curbside overflow. Folks from Boonton and nearby towns use it when residential pickup won't take something or during bigger cleanups. The place is geared toward keeping common recyclables out of the landfill.
The site looks like a typical municipal recycling lot: an entrance lane with a booth, piles or containers for paper, cardboard, glass and cans, and an area for bulk items. Pull up to the booth and someone will direct where to put each material; drive slowly as trucks and forklifts move around. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanups, so there can be a wait if arriving midday. Signage and labels point to the different streams, and there’s usually space to sort or unload by vehicle size.
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Before You Go
- Load items in the order they’ll be dropped off - loose paper and cardboard should be easy to pull out first to speed unloading.
- Bring straps or a tarp for bulky bundles; flapping boxes make the process slower and can get jammed in bins.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings if possible; weekday mid-afternoon visits usually move faster.
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