Sunset Avenue Recycling Drop-Off Center

Recycling Center in Ocean Township, New Jersey

📍 3603 Sunset Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
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About This Location

The Sunset Avenue Recycling Drop-Off Center is Ocean Township's municipal recycling site at 3603 Sunset Avenue, near the west end of Sunset Avenue in Monmouth County. Residents can drop off flattened corrugated cardboard, commingled bottles and cans, clean paper, metal appliances without Freon, and grass clippings in season. Hours change between a summer and winter schedule, and the site is closed on holidays.

What Sunset Avenue Recycling Drop-Off Center Accepts

✓ Corrugated cardboard boxes (Flattened, up to 15 small-medium per week, debris- and wax-free)
✓ Brown paper bags (With cardboard)
✓ Commingled bottles & cans (glass, aluminum, tin, plastic) (Clean, loose, no bags)
✓ Paper products (Clean, garbage-free)
✓ Grass clippings (Loose, debris-free; April 15-November 30 only)
✓ Metal items / appliances without Freon
✓ Compost (Township residents only, when available)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Freon-containing appliances
✕ Garbage
✕ Leaves
✕ Brush
✕ Paint
✕ Oil
✕ Car batteries
✕ Bagged materials

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Drop-off center with seasonal hours. Compost is available to township residents only when in stock. Closed on holidays.

Programs & events

  • Grass clipping drop-off
  • Compost for residents

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Sunset Avenue center's hours?

Hours are seasonal. From Sep 16-Apr 14 it is open Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-2:30 PM and Sat 8 AM-12 PM. From Apr 15-Sep 15 it is open Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30 AM-2:30 PM, Tue/Thu 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, and Sat 8 AM-12 PM. It is closed on holidays.

Can I bring leaves or brush here?

No. Leaves and brush are not accepted at this site. Grass clippings are accepted (loose and debris-free) only from April 15 to November 30.

Do they take old appliances?

Metal items and appliances are accepted, but only if they do not contain Freon. Freon-containing appliances (such as refrigerators and AC units) are not accepted.

How much cardboard can I drop off?

Corrugated cardboard must be flattened, debris- and wax-free, with a limit of about 15 small-to-medium boxes per week.

Does the center accept paint, oil, or car batteries?

No. Paint, oil, and car batteries are not accepted at the Sunset Avenue center. You will need a household hazardous waste event or another facility for those items.

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

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Contact & Location

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Address
3603 Sunset Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
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Website
oceantwp.org
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City / State
Ocean Township, New Jersey

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM-2:30 PM (Sep 16-Apr 14); 7:30 AM-5 PM (Apr 15-Sep 15)
Wednesday 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM-2:30 PM (Sep 16-Apr 14); 7:30 AM-5 PM (Apr 15-Sep 15)
Friday 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM-12 PM
Sunday Closed

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