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Scrap Metal Recycling in Burlington Township, NJ

Metal and appliances go to the Burlington Township Recycling Center at 902 Lake Avenue (residents only).

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

3 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Burlington Township

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Burlington TownshipNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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    Book online, set out your scrap metal 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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  2. 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

    Scrap metal

    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 & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Burlington County Resource Recovery ComplexCounty service · Burlington CountyFree
    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.

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Before you go

  1. Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
  2. Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
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New Jersey rules

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Where this information comes from (10)

Where this information comes from

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  • 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.
    • Scrap metal (non-freon units) is accepted at no charge. 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.
    • Metal, tires, bulky rigid plastics and computers (only flat screen monitors) are accepted; televisions are accepted at the Compost Center. 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-200 Disposal of used lead acid battery (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
    • Scrap processing facilities that receive lead acid batteries for recycling are among the places a used lead acid battery may be delivered. Checked October 25, 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).

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