Paint Recycling in Burlington Township, NJ

Burlington Township residents can drop paint at the Lake Avenue Compost Site/Recycling Center.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Burlington Township

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Burlington TownshipNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
How it works
Book online, set out your paint and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Burlington Township Compost Site / Recycling CenterDrop-off · 902 Lake Avenue, Burlington TownshipBurlington Township residentsCost not listed
Where
902 Lake Avenue
Burlington Township, NJ 08016
Hours
Wed 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thu–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Burlington County Resource Recovery ComplexCounty service · Burlington CountyCost not listed
How it works
County landfill and recycling complex at 22000 Burlington-Columbus Rd., Florence/Mansfield (NJ 08518), with a convenience center, computer/TV drop-off, mattress drop-off and Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Complex hours Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–noon. Scalehouse (609) 499-5300; recycling (609) 499-1001. Fees per the January 2025 brochure.
Cost & rules
- At the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Tuesday–Friday 7am–3pm and Saturday 7am–noon.
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Before you go

Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
Ask about quantity limits per visit.

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New Jersey rules

PaintCare says it operates in twelve states and DC (California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington); New Jersey is not one of them. Source: PaintCare: PaintCare States (opens in new tab)
New Jersey has a pending paint stewardship bill, S666 (Architectural Paint Stewardship Act), pre-filed for the 2026 session; it is a bill, not law. Source: NJ Senate Bill S666 (2026 session): Architectural Paint Stewardship Act (introduced text) (opens in new tab)

More New Jersey rules (5)

Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (11)

Where this information comes from

Call before you go

Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex Brochure 2025 (revised January 2025) (opens in new tab) · Burlington County (posted by the City of Burlington) · effective January 1, 2025
- The brochure notes proof of county residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes residential hazardous waste such as paint, solvents and pesticides; open Tuesday–Friday 7am–3pm and Saturday 7am–noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
Burlington Township: Recycling Collection & Compost Site (opens in new tab) · Burlington Township
- The Compost Site is open to Burlington Township residents only, no commercial establishments; proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable items include cardboard, appliances, recyclable batteries, paint, metal, tires, and computers (only flat screen monitors). Checked October 26, 2026.
P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
PaintCare: PaintCare States (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- PaintCare says it operates in twelve states and DC (California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington); New Jersey is not one of them. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
NJ Senate Bill S666 (2026 session): Architectural Paint Stewardship Act (introduced text) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- New Jersey has a pending paint stewardship bill, S666 (Architectural Paint Stewardship Act), pre-filed for the 2026 session; it is a bill, not law. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).

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