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Recycling Center
Somerset County Recycling Center
40 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807
(732) 469-3363A county-run recycling center in Bridgewater Township that sees a steady stream of residents dropping off household recyclables. Locals bring everything from cardboard and mixed paper to cans, plastics and glass for diversion from the landfill.
The site is the kind with an entrance booth and a few lanes to pull up - expect to stop at a gate before driving in. There’s usually a scale or weigh station somewhere near the entrance, and the recycling drop-off bins are grouped together a short drive from the booth. The lot is open and industrial-looking: concrete bays, metal containers, and directional signs that point to the different material piles. Weekends, particularly during seasonal cleanups, get noticeably busy so lines can form.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Load materials so they’re easy to lift out of the car or truck bed - loose bags and boxed up cardboard make the process faster.
- Sort recyclables ahead of time into paper, glass, and containers so unloading at the proper bin is quicker.
- Bring help for heavy items and be prepared to wait a bit on weekend mornings or during spring cleanup season.
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