Recycling Centers in Manchester Township, NJ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Manchester Township, New Jersey. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Manchester 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 Manchester Township: A Local Guide
Manchester Township, an Ocean County municipality in central New Jersey, operates a two-facility system for resident waste and recycling disposal. Both sites require a free township-issued vehicle sticker and are reserved for Manchester Township residents; non-residents and contractors are not eligible. Together they handle everything from household trash and single-stream recyclables to bulk furniture, electronics, and scrap metal.
The Ocean County Landfill, a privately operated Class I sanitary landfill at 2498 NJ Route 70, is where residents take household trash. With a valid township sticker, residents may drop off up to six bags of trash twice per week at no charge. The landfill is open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM (closed Sunday). Only household trash bags are covered under the free sticker program — bulk items brought here are charged a separate fee, so residents are directed to the Whiting Recycling Center for furniture and large items. The landfill is privately owned and not affiliated with the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management.
The Whiting Recycling Center, at 110 Sam Pitts Rd, is the township's primary drop-off for everything except basic household trash bags. It accepts single-stream recyclables (newspaper, mixed paper, cardboard, plastics #1/#2/#5, steel and aluminum cans, glass bottles), bulk household items (furniture, mattresses, doors, mirrors), electronics (TVs, computers), scrap metal, small amounts of residential construction debris, and clothing via on-site donation drop-boxes. The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Sunday). Entry requires both the free township sticker and a valid Manchester driver's license shown at the booth. Hazardous waste, tires, propane tanks, and contractor-generated debris are not accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Manchester Township
How do I get the free Manchester Township sticker for the landfill and recycling center?
Bring a valid driver's license and vehicle registration — both must show a Manchester Township address — to Town Hall (Room 103, Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:00 PM) or the Public Works Garage at 1360 Route 70 in Whiting (Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM). New residents whose documents don't yet show a Manchester address must also bring a utility bill (phone, cable, electric, or gas). The sticker is free. Note: stickers are issued only to Township residents, not to non-resident landlords, property owners, or commercial vehicles.
Can I bring bulk items like a sofa or mattress to the Ocean County Landfill on Route 70?
No — not under the free sticker program. Only household trash bags (up to 6 per visit, twice weekly) are covered for free at the landfill. Bulk items such as furniture and mattresses should be taken to the Whiting Recycling Center on Sam Pitts Road, where they are accepted free with your sticker. If you bring bulk items to the landfill, the facility will charge you a separate fee.
Where can I recycle electronics in Manchester Township?
The Whiting Recycling Center (110 Sam Pitts Rd) accepts TVs, computers, and electronics with cords, free for residents with a valid sticker and Manchester driver's license. Electronics are not part of the Ocean County Landfill's free resident program; they are banned from the landfill and must be brought to Whiting instead.
Where do Manchester Township residents take paint, tires, or hazardous waste?
Neither the landfill nor the Whiting Recycling Center accepts hazardous waste (paint, antifreeze, thinners, solvents, chemicals, asbestos), tires, or propane tanks. The township directs residents to the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood at 732-367-0802 for these materials.