Morristown Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Morristown, New Jersey

📍 90 Lake Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960
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About This Location

Morristown's Lake Road Recycling Center at 90 Lake Road is the Town's drop-off depot for residents, schools, institutions and local businesses. It takes commingled glass, cans and plastic, mixed paper, computers and electronic waste, household batteries, used clothing and books, scrap metal, appliances, car tires, brush, house plants and grass clippings. Proof of Morristown residency is required. Appliances and tires carry small fees paid in advance at Town Hall, and household hazardous waste is not accepted here. The center is open Tuesday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with the last car admitted 15 minutes before closing.

What Morristown Recycling Center (Lake Road) Accepts

✓ Commingled glass, cans and plastic
✓ Mixed paper
✓ Computers and electronic waste
✓ Household batteries
✓ Used clothing
✓ Used books
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Major appliances (Requires a DPW sticker; $5 fee per appliance)
✓ Car tires ($2 fee per tire)
✓ Brush
✓ House plants
✓ Grass clippings

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

What they do not accept

✕ Household hazardous waste

Household hazardous waste is prohibited by Town Code and is not accepted at the Lake Road Recycling Center; use Morris County HHW events instead.

Fees

  • Major appliance — $5 each (sticker required; pay at Morristown Tax Office, 200 South St)
  • Car tire — $2 each (pay at Morristown Tax Office, 200 South St)

Access & restrictions

residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Town of Morristown residents, schools, institutions, hospitals, governments and businesses; proof of Morristown residency is required. Last car admitted 15 minutes before closing. Appliance and tire fees are paid in advance at the Tax Office in Town Hall.

Programs & events

  • Food Scrap Drop-Off Pilot
  • Curbside recycling & yard waste collection

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof of residency for the Lake Road Recycling Center?

Yes. The center serves the Town of Morristown and proof of Morristown residency is required. It is also open to local schools, institutions, hospitals, governments and businesses.

Does Morristown accept household hazardous waste at the recycling center?

No. Household hazardous waste is prohibited by Town Code and is not accepted at the Lake Road center. Use a Morris County household hazardous waste event instead.

How much does it cost to drop off appliances and tires?

Major appliances are $5 each and require a DPW sticker, and car tires are $2 each. Fees are paid in advance at the Morristown Tax Office on the first floor of Town Hall, 200 South Street.

Can I drop off electronics and batteries?

Yes. The center accepts computers and electronic waste as well as household batteries, along with glass, cans, plastic, mixed paper, scrap metal, clothing and books.

When is the Morristown Recycling Center open?

It is open Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, closed Sunday and Monday. The last car is admitted 15 minutes before closing.

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Contact & Location

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90 Lake Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960
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City / State
Morristown, New Jersey

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Friday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM-2 PM
Sunday Closed

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