Reconserve
Recycling Center in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
About This Location
Reconserve (ReConserve of New Jersey, Inc.), located at 1250 Amboy Avenue in Perth Amboy, NJ, is an industrial food by-products recycling operation — not a public drop-off recycling center. The facility serves food and feed manufacturers by collecting bakery, cereal grain, and snack food waste through custom-designed bulk removal systems and processing it into DBP® (dried bakery product), a high-energy livestock feed ingredient. As part of a nationwide network of 19 plants, this Perth Amboy location provides contracted, commercial-only waste removal and recycling services to food manufacturers. Members of the public cannot bring materials to this site; service is available exclusively to food-industry business accounts.
What Reconserve Accepts
What they do not accept
Reconserve is a contracted industrial recycling service for food manufacturers. It does not accept materials from households, individuals, or non-food-industry businesses.
Fees
- Commercial food by-products recycling service — Fee structure not publicly disclosed; contracted pricing with food manufacturer clients.
Access & restrictions
Commercial accounts only. This facility does not offer public access or drop-off. Service is available exclusively to food and feed manufacturers under contract. · Appointment required · Food manufacturers seeking service should contact the facility directly at 732-826-4240 or via the website to establish a service contract.
Programs & events
- DBP® (Dried Bakery Product) Feed Program — Food waste collected from manufacturers is processed into DBP®, a high-energy dried bakery product used as a livestock feed ingredient.
- Custom Bulk Removal Systems — Reconserve engineers and installs custom-designed bulk waste removal systems at food manufacturer facilities to enable efficient, sanitary collection.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off household recyclables or food scraps at Reconserve in Perth Amboy?
No. Reconserve is a commercial industrial facility that serves food manufacturers under contract. It does not accept materials from the general public, households, or individuals.
What types of materials does Reconserve actually process?
Reconserve collects and recycles bakery, cereal grain, and snack food by-products from food manufacturing companies, converting them into DBP® (dried bakery product) for use as livestock feed.
How does a food manufacturer get service from Reconserve's Perth Amboy plant?
Food manufacturers should contact the Perth Amboy facility directly at (732) 826-4240 or through reconserve.com to discuss service contracts and custom bulk waste removal system options.
What are the hours of operation at the Perth Amboy location?
Per available business listings, the facility operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It appears to be closed on weekends. Call ahead to confirm, as these hours apply to commercial operations only.
Is Reconserve in Perth Amboy a recycling center for the public, like for electronics or metals?
No. Despite sometimes appearing in recycling center directories, Reconserve is a B2B industrial food by-products processor and is not equipped or permitted to serve the public. Residents should contact Middlesex County's recycling program for public drop-off options.
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