Franklin Convenience Center
Recycling Center in Franklin Township, New Jersey
About This Location
The Franklin Convenience Center is the municipal drop-off facility for Franklin Township in Somerset County, located at School Avenue and Berry Street in Somerset, NJ. It is open to township residents only, and you must buy a pass in advance - passes are sold at Public Works on Churchill Road and require a valid driver's license to prove residency. The site is open Mondays and Saturdays, with separate brush and regular (bulk/trash) pass pricing.
What Franklin Convenience Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Yard Waste
What they do not accept
A full accepted/not-accepted materials list was not available from an authoritative source; the facility distinguishes between a 'brush' pass and a 'regular' pass. Confirm specific items with Public Works at 732-873-7299.
Fees
- Brush pass (single trip) — $20.00 per trip
- Brush pass (6 trips) — $95.00
- Regular pass (single trip) — $70.00
- Regular pass (6 trips) — $345.00
Access & restrictions
residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Township residents only. A pass must be purchased in advance at Public Works, 40 Churchill Road, Somerset (Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-2:45 PM, excluding holidays). A valid driver's license is required to verify residency and buy a pass.
Programs & events
- Brush pass program
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a pass to use the Franklin Convenience Center?
Yes. You must buy a pass in advance at Public Works, 40 Churchill Road, Somerset, open Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-2:45 PM. You need a valid driver's license to verify township residency.
How much does it cost?
A regular pass is $70.00 for a single trip or $345.00 for six trips. A brush pass is $20.00 per trip or $95.00 for six trips.
What days is the Convenience Center open?
It is open Mondays 7:30 AM-11:30 AM and Saturdays 8:00 AM-2:45 PM (excluding holidays).
Can non-residents use the facility?
No. The Convenience Center is for Franklin Township (Somerset County) residents only, and residency must be proven with a valid driver's license to purchase a pass.
Which Franklin Township is this?
This is Franklin Township in Somerset County, NJ (the Somerset area, ZIP 08873) - not the Gloucester County Franklin Township.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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