Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex
Recycling Center in Columbus, New Jersey
About This Location
The Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex on Burlington-Columbus Road is the county's central site for solid-waste disposal, recycling and household hazardous waste. Residents and haulers bring household trash, bulky waste, construction debris, wood, tires and scrap metal here, pay by the ton or by the item at the scale, and county residents can also drop off electronics and household hazardous chemicals at the on-site HHW facility. The main complex is open 7 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 7 AM to noon on Saturdays, while the Household Hazardous Waste building keeps its own Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule.
What Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste
What they do not accept
The e-waste drop-off is restricted to Burlington County residents. For a full list of accepted e-waste items and current HHW guidance, see burlcorecycles.com or call the recycling line.
Fees
- Car tires — $4.50 each
- Appliances with freon — $16 each
- Propane tanks — $15 each
- Scrap metal (non-freon units) — No charge
- Municipal solid waste (household/commercial/institutional) — $105.44 per ton (2026)
- Bulky waste — $112.63 per ton (2026)
- Construction & demolition waste — $127.55 per ton (2026)
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · The scale/disposal area is open to residents and commercial haulers paying posted rates. The electronics (e-waste) drop-off is limited to Burlington County residents and requires identification. Household hazardous waste is accepted at the separate HHW building on its own schedule.
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility — On-site HHW building accepts paints, chemicals, batteries and similar household hazardous materials. Hours: Tuesday–Friday 7 AM–3 PM, Saturday 7 AM–noon, closed Monday.
- County e-waste recycling — Free electronics recycling for county residents (ID required), covering state-mandated items like TVs, computers and monitors plus other small electronics and batteries.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex?
The main complex is open 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and 7 AM to noon on Saturday. The on-site Household Hazardous Waste facility runs a different schedule: Tuesday through Friday 7 AM to 3 PM, Saturday 7 AM to noon, and it is closed on Mondays.
How much does it cost to drop off tires, a freon appliance or a propane tank?
Per the county's disposal rates, 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.
Can anyone drop off electronics, or is it residents only?
The county e-waste drop-off is for Burlington County residents only, and identification is required. It covers state-mandated items like TVs, computers, laptops, monitors and printers, plus other small electronics and batteries.
What does it cost to dump household trash or construction debris?
Disposal is charged by the ton at the scale. For 2026 the municipal/household rate is $105.44 per ton, bulky waste is $112.63 per ton, and construction and demolition waste is $127.55 per ton.
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