Whiting Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Manchester Township, New Jersey

📍 110 Sam Pitts Rd, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
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About This Location

Operated by the Manchester Township Department of Public Works, the Whiting Recycling Center at 110 Sam Pitts Road is the township's primary resident drop-off for single-stream recyclables (cans, bottles, cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper, magazines), bulk household items, electronics, and scrap metal. Residents may also bring household waste here, provided their vehicle carries a Township-issued sticker. Entry requires that free sticker plus a valid Manchester driver's license presented at the booth. The center is open five days a week — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM — and is closed Wednesday and Sunday. Contractors and non-residents may not use the facility.

What Whiting Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Newspaper (Single-stream; do not tie, bundle, or bag.)
✓ Mixed paper (junk mail, magazines, writing paper, envelopes, computer paper, catalogs, chipboard) (Single-stream; do not use plastic bags.)
✓ Brown corrugated cardboard (Single-stream; do not tie or bundle.)
✓ Plastic bottles and containers — resin codes #1, #2, and #5 only (Only plastics bearing the recycling 1, 2, or 5 symbol on the bottom of the container.)
✓ Steel and aluminum cans (Commingled with bottles and plastics in the single-stream container.)
✓ Glass bottles (Commingled; discard caps.)
✓ Telephone books (Not collected curbside; bring them directly to the Whiting Recycling Center.)
✓ Bulk household items (furniture, doors, cabinets, mattresses, windows, mirrors) (Pane glass must be taped before drop-off.)
✓ Electronics (e-waste) (TVs, computers and similar electronics with cords; banned from the landfill and brought here instead.)
✓ Scrap metal (Accepted per township public works FAQ ('bulk items, electronics and metal').)
✓ Household waste (Residents may bring household waste to the center with a valid Township vehicle sticker. (A separate allowance of up to 6 bags twice a week at no charge applies at the Ocean County Landfill on Rte. 70, not here.))
✓ Small amounts of residential construction debris (drywall, shingles, plaster, plywood, lumber, paneling, insulation, siding, porcelain fixtures) (Small residential amounts only; contractor-generated debris is NOT accepted.)
✓ Clothing (donation drop-boxes) (Clothing drop-boxes are located at the Whiting Recycling Center.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Mattresses · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Grass clippings, tree stumps, rocks, and large branches
✕ Propane tanks
✕ Motorized vehicles (dirt bikes, jet skis, scooters, boat motors, boats)
✕ Hazardous waste (antifreeze, paint, thinners, solvents, chemicals, asbestos, household cleaners)
✕ Plastic bags (shopping, food-storage)
✕ Plastic bowls, plant containers, packaging, dishes, glasses, pots and pans
✕ Household batteries (place in regular trash)
✕ Shredded paper, yogurt containers, styrofoam
✕ Syringes and needles (medical waste)
✕ Contractor-generated construction debris
✕ Tires

For paint, hazardous waste, tree stumps and large branches, contact the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood at 732-367-0802.

Fees

  • General recycling drop-off — Manchester Township residents — Free
  • Township vehicle sticker (entry pass) — Free; obtained at Town Hall Room 103 or the Public Works Garage on Rte. 70 in Whiting

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Manchester Township residents only; a Township-issued vehicle sticker is required for entry and a valid Manchester driver's license must be shown to the booth attendant. Stickers are issued only to Township residents — not to non-resident landlords/property owners or to commercial vehicles. To get a sticker, bring a driver's license and vehicle registration showing a Manchester address (new residents may substitute a phone/cable/electric/gas bill; water and tax bills are not accepted). Residents using a borrowed vehicle can get a temporary day pass by presenting their license plus the vehicle's registration.

Programs & events

  • Clothing donation drop-boxes — Clothing donation drop-boxes are located at the Whiting Recycling Center.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a sticker to use the Whiting Recycling Center, and how do I get one?

Yes. A free Township-issued vehicle sticker is required. Get one at Town Hall, Room 103, or at the Public Works Garage on Rte. 70 in Whiting. Bring a valid driver's license and vehicle registration, both showing a Manchester Township address. New residents may substitute a phone, cable, electric, or gas utility bill — water or tax bills are not accepted.

What plastics can I recycle here?

Only plastic bottles and containers marked with the recycling 1, 2, or 5 symbol on the bottom. The township's 2026 schedule added #5 to the long-standing #1 and #2. Plastic bags, bowls, plant containers, dishes, glasses, and pots and pans are not accepted.

Can I drop off old telephone books?

Yes, but not at the curb. Phone books are not picked up with your curbside recycling — you may bring them directly to the Whiting Recycling Center off Route 70 at Sam Pitts Road.

Is the center open to non-residents or contractors?

No. It serves Manchester Township residents only, and stickers are issued only to Township residents. Non-resident landlords or property owners and commercial vehicles are not eligible, and contractors — even resident ones — cannot bring business-generated waste or debris here.

Can I bring paint, tires, or hazardous waste?

No. Tires, hazardous waste (antifreeze, paint, thinners, solvents, chemicals, asbestos, cleaners), and propane tanks are not accepted. Take old paint and similar items to the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood at 732-367-0802.

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

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Contact & Location

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110 Sam Pitts Rd, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
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Manchester Township, New Jersey

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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