Ocean County Landfill
Recycling Center in Manchester Township, New Jersey
About This Location
The Ocean County Landfill Corporation, located at 2498 NJ Route 70 (at Green Acres Road) in Manchester Township, is a privately owned and operated Class I sanitary landfill — not a public recycling center and not affiliated with the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. Manchester Township residents may drop off up to six bags of household trash twice per week at no charge, provided their vehicle displays a valid township-issued sticker; bulk items brought to this facility are subject to additional fees and are better directed to the Whiting Recycling Center. All other users (other municipalities, commercial haulers, contractors) must arrange disposal directly with the facility. NJDEP lists the landfill as accepting multiple waste types including municipal solid waste (Type 10), bulky waste (Type 13), and construction & demolition debris. The facility is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM; it is closed Sundays and on major public holidays.
What Ocean County Landfill Accepts
What they do not accept
This is a privately owned landfill. Call (732) 323-8528 to verify acceptance of any specific waste stream. Hazardous household waste, old paint, and electronics should be directed to Ocean County's Northern or Southern Recycling Centers.
Fees
- Household trash — up to 6 bags per visit (twice/week), Manchester residents with valid sticker — Free
- Township sticker (vehicle permit) — Free — obtained at Town Hall (Room 103) or Public Works Garage, 1360 Route 70, Whiting
- Bulk items — Fee charged by the facility; specific current rate not confirmed — call (732) 323-8528
Access & restrictions
Manchester Township residents only for free sticker-based household trash drop-off. All other users (other municipalities, haulers, contractors) must arrange disposal directly with the private facility. Not open to the general public as a free drop-off recycling center. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Residents must obtain a free township-issued sticker before visiting. To get a sticker, bring a valid driver's license and vehicle registration showing a Manchester address to Town Hall (Room 103, Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:00 PM) or the Public Works Garage at 1360 Route 70, Whiting (Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM). New residents without a Manchester address on their documents must also provide a utility bill (cable, phone, electric, or gas) as proof of residency.
Programs & events
- Manchester Township Resident Sticker Program — Free program allowing Manchester Township residents to drop off up to 6 bags of household trash twice per week at no charge. Sticker required on vehicle.
- NJDEP-Permitted Commercial Sanitary Landfill — NJDEP-approved Class I operating landfill (NJEMS PI #133642) accepting multiple regulated waste types. Operated by Ocean County LF Corp.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ocean County Landfill free to use?
Only for qualifying Manchester Township residents. With a valid free township-issued sticker on your vehicle, you may drop off up to 6 bags of household trash twice per week at no charge. Bulk items and all other users are subject to fees charged directly by the private facility. Call (732) 323-8528 for current rates.
How do I get a sticker to use the landfill?
Bring a valid driver's license and your vehicle's 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, 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 (cable, phone, electric, or gas). The sticker is free.
Can I bring bulk items (furniture, appliances) to the Ocean County Landfill with my sticker?
No. Only household trash is allowed under the free sticker program. Bulk items such as furniture and appliances should be taken to the Whiting Recycling Center (110 Sam Pitts Road, Manchester). If you bring bulk items to the landfill directly, the facility will charge you a fee.
Is this the same as the Ocean County recycling centers in Lakewood or Manahawkin?
No. The Ocean County Landfill is a privately owned solid waste disposal facility; it is not affiliated with the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. The county's two public recycling centers (Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood and Southern Recycling Center in Manahawkin) are separate, county-operated facilities offering free recycling drop-off to all Ocean County residents.
What are the current landfill hours, and is it closed on holidays?
The facility is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM. It is closed Sundays. An older Ocean County recycling guide notes closures on New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas — but confirm current holiday closures by calling (732) 323-8528 before visiting.
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