Clean Earth
Recycling Center in Carteret, New Jersey
About This Location
Clean Earth's Carteret facility is a commercial non-hazardous soil treatment, processing, and recycling plant on Middlesex Avenue in Middlesex County. It handles contaminated soil, street sweepings, concrete, brick, block, and asphalt for industrial and construction clients, recovering recycled aggregate and fill material. This is a business-to-business soil facility, not a household recycling or hazardous-waste drop-off, and weekend access is by appointment only.
What Clean Earth Accepts
Related recycling guides: Household Hazardous Waste
What they do not accept
This is a commercial soil treatment and aggregate recycling facility, not a household recycling or household hazardous waste drop-off. It does not accept curbside recyclables, electronics, or residential HHW.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Appointment required · Commercial/industrial customers only. Weekend and extended hours by appointment. Not open to walk-in household drop-off.
Programs & events
- Soil bioremediation & recycling
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off household recycling at Clean Earth Carteret?
No. The Carteret facility is a commercial non-hazardous soil treatment and aggregate recycling plant serving industrial and construction clients. It does not accept household recyclables, electronics, or residential hazardous waste.
What materials does Clean Earth Carteret accept?
Per its official page, the facility accepts non-hazardous contaminated soil (including petroleum-contaminated soil), street sweepings, rock, brick, block, concrete, and asphalt, which it treats and recycles into aggregate and fill.
Does Clean Earth Carteret take hazardous waste?
No. The Carteret location handles only non-hazardous soil. It states no hazardous waste services are offered at this site.
What are the hours and do I need an appointment?
The official page lists Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekend and extended hours available by appointment only. Customer service can be reached at 877-445-3478.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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