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Morris County Recycling Center in Long Valley is the county-run spot people from the area use to drop off household recyclables and bulk items that don’t belong in curbside bins. It’s the kind of place neighbors go to when clearing out the garage or bringing cardboard and bottles that won’t fit at the curb.
The site sits at 54 Rock Rd and looks like a typical county transfer/recycling center: an entrance booth, a scale, and a series of open-air drop-off bays and large containers. Pull up to the booth first, then follow signs and attendants to the proper container or bay for paper, cardboard, glass, metal and many plastics; electronics and bulky items are often handled separately during specific drop-off programs. Expect trucks and pickups mixed with cars, and be prepared to stop on the scale on the way in or out as some county centers charge by weight.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials before getting to the site - cardboard flattened, paper bundled, bottles and cans separated - so unloading goes faster and there’s less running back and forth.
- Weekends, especially spring and early summer, get crowded; a weekday or early-morning run usually moves quicker.
- Bring gloves, straps or a tarp for loose loads and have a plan for where each material goes in the truck so unloading at the right bin is smooth.
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