recycling dropoff

Ocean County Northern Recycling Center

601 New Hampshire Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701 · Some details are still being checked.

Who
Residents only

Ocean County residents and taxpayers. Saturdays residents only. Free mulch and compost. Special waste (electronics, paint, oil, bulbs) at Building 68.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowResident drop-off area is open Mon-Sat 7:30-7:00 p.m.; closed Sundays and some holidays.
Cost
Cost: call to confirm
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

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

Mattress

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Couch / furniture

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Tire

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Appliance

Call to confirm

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Paint

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Brush and branches

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Construction debris

Call to confirm

Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Call to confirm

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

Tires: fee may apply.

Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Ocean County residents and taxpayers. Saturdays residents only. Free mulch and compost. Special waste (electronics, paint, oil, bulbs) at Building 68.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Sat7:30 am–3:00 pm

Resident drop-off area is open Mon-Sat 7:30-7:00 p.m.; closed Sundays and some holidays.

Local time: America/New_York

What’s not accepted

  • Hazardous waste (HHW events spring and fall)

Free options

Free mulch and compost.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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