Paint Recycling in Lakewood, NJ

The Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood takes up to 20 cans of latex, oil-based, spray or boat paint a day from county residents.

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

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Ocean County Northern Recycling Center (Special Waste Drop-Off)Drop-off · 601 New Hampshire Avenue, LakewoodOcean County residentsCost not listed
Where
601 New Hampshire Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
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
Cost & rules
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
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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.

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)

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Where this information comes from

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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.
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.
Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Electronics Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- 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: 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.
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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