Recycling Centers in Columbus, NJ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Columbus, New Jersey. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Columbus and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Columbus: A Local Guide
Columbus, in Burlington County, New Jersey, is home to two solid-waste and recycling facilities on Burlington-Columbus Road and Transfer Road — both serving the county's residents and commercial haulers. Together they handle everything from household trash and construction debris to electronics and household hazardous chemicals.
The Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex at 22000 Burlington Columbus Rd is the county's flagship solid-waste and recycling campus. Open Monday through Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–noon, it accepts household trash, bulky waste, construction and demolition debris, yard waste, scrap metal (no-charge for non-freon appliances), tires ($4.50 each), and propane tanks ($15 each). On-site, Burlington County residents can drop off electronics — TVs, computers, monitors, laptops and small devices — at no charge with ID. A separate Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) building accepts paints, chemicals, and batteries Tuesday through Friday 7 AM–3 PM and Saturday 7 AM–noon. Disposal of general waste is charged by the ton: $105.44/ton for household waste, $112.63/ton for bulky items, and $127.55/ton for C&D debris (2026 rates).
The WM - Burlington County Landfill at 24 Transfer Rd is a regional disposal facility operated by WM, handling municipal solid waste, household trash, and construction and demolition debris for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. It operates on a per-ton tipping-fee basis and is set up for vehicle loads and haulers rather than curbside-style household drop-off. For household recyclables and hazardous waste, the county's Resource Recovery Complex is the appropriate destination.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Columbus
Can Burlington County residents drop off electronics for free in Columbus, NJ?
Yes. The Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex on Burlington-Columbus Rd offers free e-waste recycling for county residents with ID. Accepted items include TVs, computers, laptops, tablets, monitors, desktop printers, fax machines, small electronics, and batteries.
What does it cost to drop off tires or a refrigerator at the Burlington County complex?
Car tires are $4.50 each, appliances containing freon (refrigerators, freezers, AC units) are $16 each, and propane tanks are $15 each. Scrap metal and appliances without freon are accepted at no charge, per the county's 2026 disposal rates.
Where do I bring household hazardous waste in Burlington County?
The on-site HHW facility at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex accepts paints, chemicals, and batteries. Its hours are Tuesday through Friday 7 AM–3 PM and Saturday 7 AM–noon; it is closed on Mondays. For current details call (609) 499-5300.
Is the WM Burlington County Landfill a recycling drop-off for household materials?
No. The WM facility at 24 Transfer Rd is a disposal site for trash and C&D debris on a tipping-fee basis, oriented toward haulers. For household recycling, electronics, and hazardous waste, use the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex instead.