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Hunterdon Solid Waste Recycling in Flemington is the county recycling center locals use for dropping off household recyclables and other common materials. Folks from around Hunterdon County come here because New Jersey has lots of county-run sites and this one is easy to find off Route 12.
Drive up to an entrance booth and a scale-there’s usually a quick stop in and then another scale stop on the way out. The recycling bins and covered bays sit just past the booth, with piles of cardboard, metals, glass containers and yard-type materials grouped nearby. Trucks and trailers are common, and weekends or spring cleanup times get noticeably busy; lines can form. The site looks industrial: paved lanes, concrete pads and a few large sheds where materials are sorted or stacked.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials in the car or trailer ahead of time so unloading goes faster-keep cardboard flattened and recyclables loose rather than bagged.
- Avoid weekend afternoons if possible; weekday mornings usually move quicker and are less crowded.
- Bring gloves and a tarp or straps for loose or bulky loads so nothing blows out during the trip and handling is easier at the drop-off.
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