Computer Recycling in Toms River, NJ
Computer towers, laptops, tablets and monitors go to the Toms River Recycling Convenience Center (residents only) or the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center.
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
- Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
- Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.
New Jersey rules
- Used computers, monitors and laptops, as covered electronic devices, may not be knowingly disposed of as solid waste in New Jersey (since January 1, 2011). Source: P.L.2008, c.130: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (opens in new tab)
- Since January 1, 2011, no one may knowingly dispose of a used covered electronic device, or its components, as solid waste in New Jersey. Source: P.L.2008, c.130: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (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 (26)
Where this information comes from
Call before you go
- Ocean County Recycling Guide 2024 (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- 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.
- 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
- 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: Paint Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- The paint program is for residents only; contractors and businesses must use an approved vendor. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Toms River Township: Recycling Convenience Center (opens in new tab) · Toms River Township
- Users must be Toms River Township residents with proof of residency; no contractors, demolition or commercial vehicles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only two visits/loads per month of household items are allowed; vehicles no larger than a pickup truck. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers, laptops, tablets, monitors and televisions can be dropped off year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Toms River Township: Recycling Non-Traditional Items (opens in new tab) · Toms River Township
- Toms River residents can drop off all TVs, computer towers, laptops, tablets and all computer monitors at the Recycling Convenience Center; bring ID showing Toms River residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- P.L.2008, c.130: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- The Electronic Waste Management Act bars charging consumers any fee or cost for the collection, transportation or recycling of covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- An authorized recycler may charge schools and local government units reasonable costs for collecting, transporting or recycling covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- DEP must keep a website and toll-free number listing where consumers can bring covered electronic devices for recycling. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Since January 1, 2011, no one may knowingly dispose of a used covered electronic device, or its components, as solid waste in New Jersey. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Used computers, monitors and laptops, as covered electronic devices, may not be knowingly disposed of as solid waste in New Jersey (since January 1, 2011). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- P.L.2016, c.87: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (approved January 9, 2017) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Covered electronic devices are desktop or personal computers, computer monitors, portable computers, desktop printers, desktop fax machines and televisions sold to a consumer. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Portable computers, including laptops, with a video display greater than 4 inches are covered. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Manufacturer recycling programs must accept all types and brands of used covered electronic devices, including orphan devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- DEP must ensure there are enough electronics collection opportunities in each county, convenient to consumers to the extent practicable. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- DEP must ensure collection sites do not place unreasonable limits on the number of covered devices a consumer may drop off. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- A consumer is a person, State entity, school district or local government unit that bought a covered device at retail; business concerns are not consumers. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Each county recycling plan had to designate collection sites for used televisions, and may designate sites for other covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- 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).
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