Recycling drop-off center

Ocean County Northern Recycling Center (Special Waste Drop-Off)

601 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701

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Plan your visit

Operator: Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (special waste); resident recyclables drop-off to 7:00 p.m.; Saturdays residents only
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Ocean County only. Businesses: Ocean County residents and taxpayers; Saturdays residents only. Paint program residents only.
Phone: (732) 367-0802

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Drop off at Special Waste Building 68, Monday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Drop off at Special Waste Building 68, Monday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Drop off at Special Waste Building 68, Monday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Per tire	$2.00 each

Off the rim; 13 inches up to truck size; no bicycle, motorcycle or stock car tires. Bring exact change.
Limit: Up to 5 tires per resident per day

Paint

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Residents only; no stains, varnishes, polyurethanes or wood preservatives (use the county HHW events).
Limit: Up to 20 paint cans per day

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Rechargeable, lithium-ion, button and car/boat batteries; alkaline batteries may generally go in household trash.
Preparation: Tape terminals or bag batteries individually.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Ocean County Recycling Guide 2024 (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- The Northern Recycling Center special waste drop-off is at 601 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701, open Mon-Sat 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The county special waste drop-off takes batteries (auto and rechargeable), electronics (phones, computers and TVs), paint and tires (fee may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
- The guide lists tires at the special waste drop-off with a note that a fee may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Our Facilities (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- The Northern and Southern Recycling Centers welcome all residents and taxpayers of Ocean County; Saturdays are residents only, no commercial. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The centers are open Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Saturdays residents only), with resident drop-off areas open to 7:00 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Northern Recycling Center resident drop-off area at 601 New Hampshire Avenue takes cardboard, paper, bottles and cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Electronics Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- Ocean County accepts TVs, computers, phones, scanners, Christmas lights, DVD players and more at its recycling centers (Northern center: Special Waste Bldg 68). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics go to the Northern Recycling Center Special Waste Building 68 at 601 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Tire Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- Both county recycling centers accept up to 5 tires per resident per day at $2 per tire; tires must be off rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only tires no larger than a truck tire and no smaller than 13 inches are accepted; bicycle, motorcycle and stock car tires are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires must be without rims; bring exact change. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Ocean County Northern Recycling Center can be reached at (732) 367-0802. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Paint Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- Residents can bring up to 20 paint cans per day; latex, oil-based, spray and boat paints are accepted; stains, varnishes and polyurethanes are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: full or empty paint cans (steel and plastic); latex, oil-based, spray and boat paints. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The paint program is for residents only; contractors and businesses must use an approved vendor. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Batteries (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- Ocean County asks residents to bring batteries to its Special Waste drop-off at the Northern and Southern Recycling Centers; alkaline batteries may generally go in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Protect battery terminals with tape or individual bags. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Car & Boat Batteries (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- Car and boat batteries are accepted at the Northern Recycling Center, building 68. Checked October 26, 2026.

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