Recycling Centers in Howell Township, NJ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Howell Township, New Jersey. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Howell Township 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 Howell Township: A Local Guide
Howell Township is a municipality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, served by two recycling facilities that address complementary needs: a free municipal drop-off center for township residents and a family-owned commercial scrap metal yard open to the general public.
The Howell Township Recycling Center at 278 Old Tavern Road is a free, resident-only drop-off facility operated by the township. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM (closed Mondays and holidays). Residents can bring aluminum and tin cans, plastics #1–5, glass jars and bottles, flattened cardboard, mixed paper, electronics, clothing, metal appliances, automotive batteries, leaves, brush, and bulk waste (up to one pickup-truck load per visit) — all at no charge. Proof of Howell Township residency is required; accepted documents include a driver's license, property tax bill, or unexpired lease agreement. Note that tires, paint, motor oil, hazardous waste, and plastic bags are not accepted. Trailers are only permitted for bulk drop-off Tuesday through Friday.
John Blewett Inc at 246 Herbertsville Road is a family-owned scrap metal and auto recycling center in business since 1953. Open to the public six days a week (Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM), it accepts ferrous and non-ferrous metals — including copper in multiple grades, brass, aluminum, lead, stainless steel, radiators, and electric motors — plus junk cars, trucks, and appliances. The yard pays cash by weight using an on-site 100-ton digital scale. No residency requirement and no appointment needed for standard drop-offs. John Blewett Inc also offers container rentals (10–40 yard) and demolition and excavation contracting.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Howell Township
Is the Howell Township Recycling Center free to use?
Yes, it is completely free for Howell Township residents. All accepted recyclables and bulk waste (up to one pickup-truck load per visit) can be dropped off at no charge, Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30 AM–3:00 PM.
Does John Blewett Inc accept junk cars and pay cash?
Yes. John Blewett Inc buys junk cars and trucks, as well as ferrous and non-ferrous metals and appliances. Items are weighed on a 100-ton digital scale and payment is made in cash. Call (732) 938-5331 for current vehicle pricing.
Can Howell Township residents drop off electronics at the municipal recycling center?
Yes. The Howell Township Recycling Center accepts electronics including televisions, computers, monitors, and laptops per the township flyer, at no charge to residents.
Are tires accepted at either Howell Township recycling location?
Tires are explicitly not accepted at the Howell Township Recycling Center municipal drop-off. John Blewett Inc is a metal and auto recycler — tire acceptance there is not confirmed on their official website; call (732) 938-5331 to ask before bringing tires.