Morris Plains Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Morris Plains, New Jersey
About This Location
The Morris Plains Recycling Center is the Borough's municipal drop-off on Tabor Road, run by the Morris Plains Department of Public Works. It is open Saturday mornings and takes mixed recyclables, electronics, scrap metal, books, and large bulky plastic items like bins, milk crates and non-electronic toys. PVC plastic and regular household trash are not accepted, and nothing may be left at the center when the containers are closed.
What Morris Plains Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Plastic
What they do not accept
No PVC and no trash/non-recyclables. Nothing may be left at the center when the containers are closed.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Municipal Borough drop-off open Saturday mornings; do not leave items when containers are closed.
Programs & events
- Electronics recycling
- Bulky plastics drop-off
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Morris Plains Recycling Center open?
Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. It is not open on weekdays or Sundays.
Does Morris Plains take electronics and scrap metal?
Yes. The center accepts electronics and scrap metal along with mixed recyclables, books, and large bulky plastics.
Can I drop off large plastic bins or milk crates?
Yes. Large bulky plastic items like bins, milk crates and large non-electronic plastic toys are accepted - but PVC plastic is not.
Can I leave items when the center is closed?
No. Non-recyclable items and trash should not be left at the center at any time, and materials should not be left when the containers are closed.
Who runs the center and who do I contact?
It is a Borough of Morris Plains facility; the recycling coordinator can be reached at mclaudati@gmail.com or the Borough at 973-538-2224.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.