Paint Recycling in Woodbridge, NJ
Middlesex County's free paint drop-off runs at Woodbridge Public Works, 225 Smith Street, Keasbey, on the 4th Saturday morning.
See all 6 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
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 (20)
Where this information comes from
Call before you go
- Middlesex County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days: 2026 schedule (opens in new tab) · County of Middlesex
- Middlesex County HHW drop-off days are free of charge and for county residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 HHW days: March 15 and November 15 at Middlesex College (Edison), May 16 (North Brunswick), June 28 at Old Bridge Recycling Center, September 19 (Sayreville), 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW days accept latex and oil paints. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Middlesex County 2026 Recycling and Solid Waste Guide (posted by Woodbridge Township) (opens in new tab) · Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management
- Middlesex County residents (not businesses) can recycle up to four automobile or light truck tires a month, with or without rims, at four county locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The county paint drop-off takes latex-, water- and oil-based paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers, thinners and paint aerosols; items must be labeled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County paint drop-off sites open 8 a.m. to noon on a monthly cycle (for example the 1st Friday at Sayreville Fort Grumpy, 1st Saturday at East Brunswick, 2nd Saturday at New Brunswick Public Works, 4th Saturday at Woodbridge and South Brunswick). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Woodbridge Public Works at 225 Smith Street hosts the county paint drop-off on the 4th Saturday, 8 a.m.–noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fort Grumpy hosts the county paint drop-off on the first Friday, 8 a.m.–noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The East Brunswick Recycling Center hosts the county paint drop-off on the 1st Saturday, 8 a.m.–noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- North Brunswick Township: Miscellaneous Waste & Special Recycling (opens in new tab) · Township of North Brunswick
- North Brunswick says Middlesex County hosts free paint recycling events throughout the year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Woodbridge Township: The Convenience and Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Woodbridge Township Department of Public Works
- The center is for Woodbridge Township residents only, with proof of residency; no commercial or out-of-state vehicles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Borough of Sayreville 2025 Recycling & Sanitation Guide (opens in new tab) · Borough of Sayreville
- Proof of residency is required per vehicle; no contractors, landscapers or businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- East Brunswick Township: Solid Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Township of East Brunswick
- Recycling Center guidelines: East Brunswick residents only with proper ID; residential materials only. 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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