Republic Services Raritan Valley Disposal Recycling Center

Small but busy recycling center off River Road in Flemington that locals drop household recyclables and small loads from DIY projects. Neighbors, landscapers and anyone clearing out a garage use it, especially on weekends and spring cleanups. The place is clearly industrial-not a tidy retail spot-so go expecting workmanlike surroundings.

Drive up to an entrance booth and be ready to stop; there’s a weigh scale and traffic flow that makes you pull in and then back out the same way. Recycling bins and open-top roll-offs sit to the right past the booth, and trucks and compactors are working in the background. Loads are sorted on-site, so bring materials separated as much as possible and be prepared to hand items up or toss them into the proper container. Lines form most weekend mornings, and larger trucks weave through the yard, so take it slow when moving around.