recycling dropoff

Middlesex Recycling Center

1200 Mountain Ave, Middlesex, NJ, 08846

Who
Residents only

Middlesex residents only; show a driver's license or other ID. A bulk coupon is needed for bulk items, and no trailers are allowed on Saturday.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowClosed Sunday and Monday. The page lists these hours as effective May 2022, so call to confirm.
Cost
Cost: call to confirm
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Couch / furniture

Limited

Bulk furniture needs a bulk coupon.

Item price: call to confirm

Tire

Call to confirm

Appliance

Limited

Item price: call to confirm

Fridge or freezer

Limited

Refrigerators and air conditioners are listed as accepted; a bulk coupon is required for bulk items.

Item price: call to confirm

Electronics

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Paint

Limited

Paint is taken only on the first Saturday of the month.

Item price: call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Yard waste

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Household trash

Call to confirm

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per tonCall to confirm
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm

Confirm load charges and item surcharges before you go.

Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Middlesex residents only; show a driver's license or other ID. A bulk coupon is needed for bulk items, and no trailers are allowed on Saturday.

ID required: Yes
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Tue6:00 am–1:45 pm
Wed6:00 am–1:45 pm
Thu6:00 am–5:45 pm
Fri6:00 am–1:45 pm
Sat7:00 am–2:45 pm

Closed Sunday and Monday. The page lists these hours as effective May 2022, so call to confirm.

Local time: America/New_York

What’s not accepted

  • Hazardous waste
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Construction materials

Free options

Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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