Township Of East Brunswick Recycling Center

Recycling Center in East Brunswick, New Jersey

📍 357 Dunhams Corner Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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About This Location

The Township of East Brunswick Recycling Center, at 357 Dunhams Corner Road, is a municipal convenience center operated by the Township's Solid Waste & Recycling office for East Brunswick residents only. Open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (closed Sundays and holidays), the facility accepts comingled recyclables, cardboard, scrap metal, branches, textiles, electronics (CEDs), and masonry materials. It also serves as an official Middlesex County drop-off site for tire recycling (up to four automobile/light-truck tires per household per month), a first-Saturday residential paint drop-off location, and a weekly Saturday cooking oil collection point. A valid proof of East Brunswick residency is required at entry, and the facility is strictly limited to residential material — no contractors, landscapers, or commercial vehicles are permitted.

What Township Of East Brunswick Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Comingled recyclables (glass, plastics, aluminum, metal, bi-metal) (Must be placed in Township-provided yellow containers for curbside; drop-off accepted at center.)
✓ Newspapers, junk mail, magazines (Standard paper recyclables accepted at center.)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Break down boxes before drop-off.)
✓ Scrap / heavy metal (Residential scrap metal accepted.)
✓ Branches / brush (Must be dropped off unbundled at the center; East Brunswick residents only with proper ID.)
✓ Consumer electronics (CEDs) — computers, TVs, cell phones (Municipal consumers only; CEDs only per NJDEP listing.)
✓ Tires (automobile and light-truck) (Middlesex County Tire Recycling Program; up to four tires per household per month; no oversized tires; no business tires; residents must see attendant before unloading.)
✓ Paint and paint-related materials (latex, oil-based, stains, varnishes, lacquers, thinners, paint aerosols) (Middlesex County Paint Recycling Program — East Brunswick residents may drop off any weekday; Middlesex County residents (all municipalities) may drop off on the first Saturday of each month, 8 AM–noon only. Items must be labeled.)
✓ Liquid vegetable cooking oil (Middlesex County cooking oil program; every Saturday 8 AM–noon; liquid vegetable oils only — no shortening, coconut oil, lard, or motor oil; Middlesex County residents only.)
✓ Masonry materials — concrete, bricks, pavers (no asphalt) (Residential masonry may be dropped off by residents; asphalt is NOT accepted.)
✓ Propane tanks (Listed as accepted drop-off item for residents.)
✓ Textiles (clothing and fabric) (Accepted at the recycling center for residents.)
✓ Batteries (rechargeable and button cell) (Individually bag each battery or tape each terminal end prior to transport. Alkaline batteries may go in regular trash.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Grass clippings
✕ Building, renovation, or construction/demolition debris
✕ Asphalt
✕ Commercial, contractor, or landscaper waste
✕ Oversized / commercial tires
✕ Non-CED electronics (appliances, furniture, printers without CED classification, smoke detectors)
✕ Shortening, coconut oil, lard, motor oil
✕ Empty paint containers

The center is restricted to East Brunswick residents presenting valid ID. Residential materials only. No commercial vehicles, dump trailers, or contractor waste of any kind. Non-resident use is limited to Middlesex County residents participating in the first-Saturday county paint drop-off program only.

Fees

  • Standard residential recyclables drop-off — Free (no fee listed for East Brunswick residents)
  • Middlesex County Paint Recycling Program — Free; open to Middlesex County residents
  • Middlesex County Tire Recycling Program — Free; Middlesex County residents, up to 4 tires/household/month
  • Consumer electronics (e-waste / CEDs) — No charge to municipal consumers per NJDEP listing

Access & restrictions

East Brunswick township residents only for general drop-off. Middlesex County residents (all municipalities) may use the first-Saturday paint drop-off and Saturday cooking oil programs. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Residents must present proper ID. Must arrive in a non-commercial vehicle. No contractors, landscapers, tree services, or dump trailers. Residents must see an attendant before unloading tires. Do not leave material outside the gate when the center is closed — this violates Township ordinances.

Programs & events

  • Middlesex County Tire Recycling Program — Ongoing drop-off at this center for Middlesex County residents. Automobile and light-truck tires only; up to four tires per household per month; no business tires; no oversized tires. Residents must see attendant before unloading.
  • Middlesex County Residential Paint Drop-Off Program — East Brunswick residents may drop off paint Monday–Saturday during normal hours. All Middlesex County residents may use this site on the first Saturday of each month, 8:00 AM–noon. Accepted: latex, oil-based, stains, varnishes, lacquers, thinners, paint aerosols. Items must be labeled. Free of charge.
  • Middlesex County Cooking Oil Recycling Program — Liquid vegetable cooking oil drop-off every Saturday, 8:00 AM–noon. Liquid vegetable oils only; no shortening, coconut oil, lard, or motor oil. Middlesex County residents only with proof of residency.
  • Electronics (E-Waste / CED) Recycling — Ongoing consumer electronics drop-off for East Brunswick municipal residents. CEDs only (computers, TVs, cell phones). Monday–Saturday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.
  • Middlesex County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events — Separate county-run HHW events (not at this address). 2025 dates included events at Middlesex College (Edison), County Public Works (North Brunswick/Sayreville), and Old Bridge Recycling Center. Tires, appliances, electronics, and furniture are NOT accepted at HHW events.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an East Brunswick resident to use this recycling center?

Yes. The facility is restricted to East Brunswick township residents for all regular drop-offs, and a valid proof of residency (proper ID) is required at entry. The only exception is the Middlesex County first-Saturday paint drop-off program, which is open to all Middlesex County residents on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to noon, and the Saturday cooking oil program, which is also open to all Middlesex County residents.

Can I drop off tires, and is there a limit?

Yes. The center participates in the Middlesex County Tire Recycling Program. Automobile and light-truck tires only are accepted — no oversized tires and no business tires. The limit is four eligible tires per household per month. Residents must see an attendant before unloading their vehicle.

When can I drop off paint, and what types are accepted?

East Brunswick residents may drop off paint any weekday during normal center hours (Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM) under the Middlesex County Paint Recycling Program. All Middlesex County residents may use the center on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to noon for paint drop-off. Accepted items include latex paint, oil-based paint, stains, varnishes, lacquers, thinners, and paint aerosols. Items must be labeled. Empty containers are not accepted — dry them out and place in regular trash.

Can I bring construction or renovation debris from a home project?

No. The Township's official guidelines state that building or renovation material is not permitted. The center is for residential recyclables only. Contractors, landscapers, and tree services are also prohibited from using the facility. You must use a licensed construction-waste disposal provider for demolition or renovation debris.

Does the center accept electronics, and which devices qualify?

Yes, consumer electronics (CEDs) are accepted for East Brunswick municipal residents during regular hours (Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–3:30 PM). The NJDEP listing specifies CEDs only at this site — this covers items such as computers, TVs, and cell phones. There is no charge to municipal consumers. Non-CED items (appliances, furniture, etc.) are not accepted through this program.

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Contact & Location

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357 Dunhams Corner Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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