Middlesex Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Middlesex, New Jersey

📍 1200 Mountain Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
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About This Location

The Middlesex Borough Recycling Center sits behind Borough Hall at 1200 Mountain Avenue and is run by the borough's Department of Public Works. It is open to Middlesex Borough residents who can show a driver's license or proof of ID, and it takes a wide range of materials - from cardboard, paper, cans, glass, and plastics to scrap metal, electronics, used motor oil, batteries, Styrofoam, and bulk furniture. Paint is accepted only on the first Saturday of each month, and household hazardous waste is not taken.

What Middlesex Borough Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Cardboard
✓ Paper products
✓ Cans
✓ Glass bottles
✓ Plastic containers
✓ Plastic bags / wraps
✓ Styrofoam
✓ Scrap metal and appliances
✓ Electronics
✓ Used motor oil
✓ Batteries (Via a partnership with The Battery Network)
✓ Yard waste
✓ Clothing donations
✓ Books
✓ Bulk furniture (Requires a coupon)
✓ Paint (Accepted only on the first Saturday of the month)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Household hazardous waste
✕ Fluorescent bulbs
✕ Construction materials

Access & restrictions

residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Must be a Middlesex Borough resident and show a driver's license or proof of identification. Bulk furniture disposal requires a coupon.

Programs & events

  • Monthly paint drop-off
  • Battery recycling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Middlesex Borough resident to use the recycling center?

Yes. You must be a Middlesex Borough resident and be able to show a driver's license or other proof of identification to use the center.

Can I drop off an old TV or computer?

Yes. Electronics such as computers and televisions are accepted at the recycling center behind Borough Hall during open hours.

When can I bring paint?

Paint is accepted only on the first Saturday of the month. It is not taken on other days.

Does the center take household hazardous waste or fluorescent bulbs?

No. Household hazardous waste, fluorescent bulbs, and construction materials are not accepted. Use a Middlesex County HHW event for those items.

What are the correct phone number and hours?

Call the recycling center at (732) 968-1603 during business hours. It is closed Monday and Sunday; open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 6 AM-1:45 PM, Thursday 6 AM-5:45 PM, and Saturday 7 AM-2:45 PM per the borough's Public Works page.

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

Recycling Centers Near Middlesex

Contact & Location

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1200 Mountain Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
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City / State
Middlesex, New Jersey

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6 AM-1:45 PM
Wednesday 6 AM-1:45 PM
Thursday 6 AM-5:45 PM
Friday 6 AM-1:45 PM
Saturday 7 AM-2:45 PM
Sunday Closed

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