Southern Ocean County Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Manahawkin, New Jersey

📍 379 Haywood Rd, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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About This Location

The Southern Recycling Center at 379 Haywood Road in Manahawkin is operated by the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management and serves residents in the southern part of the county. In addition to standard recyclables, its special-waste building accepts items like electronics, paint, waste motor oil and light bulbs, and the site handles brush and leaves with free compost and mulch available to residents. The county also hosts periodic document-shredding events.

What Southern Recycling Center (Ocean County) Accepts

✓ Standard recyclables (glass, plastic bottles and rigid plastics, metal cans)
✓ Electronics (At the special-waste building)
✓ Paint (At the special-waste building)
✓ Waste / motor oil (At the special-waste building)
✓ Light bulbs (At the special-waste building)
✓ Appliances
✓ Brush and leaves (Yard/garden waste; free compost and mulch available)
✓ Christmas trees (seasonal)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Motor Oil

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · County-run drop-off serving southern Ocean County residents. Standard recyclables may be dropped at a separate curbside-recyclables area (reported 7 AM-7 PM); confirm specifics with the county before special-waste trips.

Programs & events

  • Document shredding events
  • Free compost and mulch

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of the Southern Ocean County Recycling Center?

The Southern Recycling Center on Haywood Road is open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and closed Sunday.

Where do I take paint, electronics, or motor oil?

These go to the center's special-waste building, which accepts electronics, paint, waste oil, light bulbs and other special-waste materials.

Can I get free compost or mulch here?

Yes. The site handles brush and leaves and offers free compost and mulch to residents.

Does Ocean County offer free paper shredding?

Yes. The county runs free document-shredding events (for example, in Spring 2026); check the county recycling website for upcoming dates and locations.

What can I recycle at the Southern Recycling Center?

Standard recyclables include glass, plastic bottles and rigid plastics, and metal cans, plus special-waste items such as electronics, paint, oil, bulbs, appliances, brush and leaves.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Recycling Centers Near Manahawkin

Contact & Location

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Address
379 Haywood Rd, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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Website
co.ocean.nj.us
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City / State
Manahawkin, New Jersey

Opening Hours

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

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