Recycling Centers in East Brunswick, NJ
Find drop-off recycling locations in East Brunswick, New Jersey. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
East Brunswick has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in East Brunswick: A Local Guide
East Brunswick, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, offers residents two recycling options that serve different needs: a full-service municipal convenience center for household recyclables and specialty materials, and an automated kiosk for old mobile electronics. Both are located within the township and require no appointment.
The Township of East Brunswick Recycling Center at 357 Dunhams Corner Road is the township's official municipal facility, operated by the Solid Waste & Recycling office Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. East Brunswick residents (valid ID required) can drop off comingled recyclables, corrugated cardboard, scrap metal, branches, textiles, consumer electronics (CEDs such as computers and TVs), masonry materials, propane tanks, and rechargeable batteries at no charge. The center also hosts the Middlesex County Tire Recycling Program (up to four automobile/light-truck tires per household per month), a county paint drop-off program (East Brunswick residents any weekday; all Middlesex County residents on the first Saturday 8 AM–noon), and a weekly Saturday cooking oil drop-off. Contractors, landscapers, and commercial vehicles are strictly prohibited. Grass clippings, asphalt, and construction/renovation debris are not accepted.
For mobile electronics, the ecoATM kiosk inside the Walmart Supercenter at 290 State Route 18 lets you sell or recycle used cell phones, tablets, and MP3 players for instant cash — no appointment needed. The automated kiosk assesses your device's condition and makes a cash offer on the spot; devices with no resale value are still accepted for responsible e-waste recycling (a $1 recycling token may be offered). A valid, unexpired state-issued photo ID is required and sellers must be at least 18. Laptops, TVs, and large electronics are outside the kiosk's scope.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in East Brunswick
Do I need to be an East Brunswick resident to use the Township Recycling Center?
Yes, for most drop-offs. Valid proof of East Brunswick residency is required at entry for all regular drop-offs. The only exception is the Middlesex County paint drop-off on the first Saturday of each month (8 AM–noon), which is open to all Middlesex County residents, and the Saturday cooking oil program, also open to all Middlesex County residents.
Where can I recycle electronics in East Brunswick?
East Brunswick residents can drop off consumer electronics (CEDs: computers, TVs, cell phones) at the Township Recycling Center on Dunhams Corner Road, Monday–Saturday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, free of charge. For old phones specifically, the ecoATM kiosk inside Walmart on Route 18 pays instant cash for smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players and accepts zero-value devices for free recycling.
Can I drop off tires at the East Brunswick Recycling Center?
Yes. The center participates in the Middlesex County Tire Recycling Program. Automobile and light-truck tires only are accepted — no oversized or commercial tires. The limit is four tires per household per month. Residents must see an attendant before unloading.
What ID does the ecoATM kiosk require, and how many devices can I bring?
A valid, unexpired US state-issued photo ID (standard driver's license or state ID card) is required. Military IDs, passport books, and enhanced driver's licenses are not accepted. You must be at least 18 years old. ecoATM limits transactions to up to three devices per visit.