Mount Laurel Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey
About This Location
Mount Laurel Township's recycling drop-off center sits behind town hall, next to the Public Works Building, with its entrance on Midlantic Drive. Township residents can drop off paper, cardboard, food and beverage cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles free of charge — just bring proof of residency. The site also hosts the township's household hazardous waste collection on the first and third Saturday of each month.
What Mount Laurel Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The township drop-off page lists only paper, cardboard, cans, glass bottles/jars and plastic bottles plus materials accepted by the Burlington County Recycling Program. Electronics, tires, scrap metal, bulk items and motor oil are not confirmed as accepted at the drop-off and should be checked with Public Works or Burlington County.
Fees
- Standard recyclables drop-off (paper, cardboard, bottles, cans) — Free
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Mount Laurel Township residents, who are required to show proof of residency at the drop-off. Household hazardous waste is collected the first and third Saturday of each month, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (moved to the following weekend if a Saturday falls on a holiday weekend).
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Waste collection — First and third Saturday of each month, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the same Midlantic Drive location; residents show proof of residency.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Mount Laurel recycling drop-off?
It's for Mount Laurel Township residents only. You must show proof of residency at the drop-off, which is behind town hall with the entrance on Midlantic Drive.
What are the drop-off hours?
Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The site is also open the first and third Saturday of each month, 8:00 AM to noon, during household hazardous waste collection.
Does it cost anything to drop off recyclables?
No. Dropping off paper, cardboard, cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles is free for township residents.
When can I bring household hazardous waste?
Household hazardous waste is collected on the first and third Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to noon at the same Midlantic Drive location. If a Saturday falls on a holiday weekend, it moves to the following weekend.
Can businesses drop off recycling here?
The township page describes the drop-off for residents and requires proof of residency; commercial use is not provided for. Businesses should contact the Public Works Department at (856) 234-0001.
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