Paint Recycling in Freehold Township, NJ

Freehold Township's recycling center does not take paint; the township refers residents to the Monmouth County HHW Facility in Tinton Falls.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Freehold Township

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Freehold 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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Monmouth County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Tinton Falls)County service · Monmouth CountyMonmouth County residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Permanent county household hazardous waste facility at 3211 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, for Monmouth County residents; open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., no appointment. Limit 20 gallons of liquid or 220 pounds of dry material per visit. Takes oil-based, enamel and spray paint (not latex) and rechargeable, button and car batteries.
Cost & rules
- Oil-based, enamel and spray paint. Latex paint is not accepted.
- Tue, Wed, Fri 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Official page (opens in new tab)

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.

More about paint

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 (12)

Where this information comes from

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Monmouth County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · Monmouth County Reclamation Center
- The HHW Facility is open to Monmouth County residents only; no appointment needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW Facility hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
Monmouth County HHW Facility: Acceptable Wastes (opens in new tab) · Monmouth County Reclamation Center
- The HHW Facility accepts liquid oil-based, enamel and spray paint; latex paint is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Monmouth County Recycling Guide (revised March 2026) (opens in new tab) · Monmouth County Division of Planning / Reclamation Center
- The county guide lists the Monmouth County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 3211 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls as free. Checked October 26, 2026.
Freehold Township: Unacceptable Materials (opens in new tab) · Freehold Township
- Paint and paint-related products are not accepted at the center; residents should contact the Monmouth County Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Tinton Falls. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
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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