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Recycling Center
Ocean County Recycling Center
1497 Lakewood Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-1716A county recycling center in Toms River that locals use to keep bulky recyclables out of the curbside bin. Busy on weekends and during spring cleanups, it sees a steady stream of residents from across Ocean County.
The site is the kind where there's usually an entrance booth and a lane to pull up, with the main drop-off areas visible beyond. Expect large open areas with rows of containers for paper, cardboard, glass, metal and common plastics, and separate spots for items that need special handling. There's often a scale near the entry-many New Jersey centers charge by weight, so plan for a quick pause on the way out. Lines can form on weekend mornings, so traffic and parking feel more cramped then than on a weekday afternoon.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring items sorted by material before pulling up; it saves time when a few cars are waiting behind.
- Load the vehicle so heavier, bulkier stuff is easy to toss first-unloading is quicker that way and helps when space is tight.
- Avoid peak weekend hours if possible; weekday afternoons or later mornings usually move faster and are less crowded.
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