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About This Location

The Ringwood Recycling Center is the Borough of Ringwood's municipal drop-off facility, located at the end of Peters Mine Road off Margaret King Avenue. The 60 Margaret King Avenue address is the Borough's municipal building, which handles recycling administration and the 973-475-7179 phone line. The center takes a wide range of household recyclables and hard-to-recycle items, from commingled bottles and cans to scrap metal, electronics, tires, and used motor oil.

What Ringwood Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Commingled bottles and cans (aluminum, tin, steel, glass jars/bottles, plastics)
✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Newspaper and mixed paper / junk mail
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Electronics
✓ Tires
✓ Automotive batteries
✓ Household batteries
✓ Used motor oil
✓ Plastic shopping bags
✓ Leaves and small brush (Must be removed from bags before disposal.)
✓ Christmas trees (Accepted only during January.)
✓ Clothing

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

Access & restrictions

residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · Municipal recycling center serving Ringwood residents. A curbside heavy-metal pickup is available by appointment through the Borough.

Programs & events

  • Curbside heavy-metal pickup
  • January Christmas tree recycling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Ringwood Recycling Center located?

It is at the end of Peters Mine Road, off Margaret King Avenue. The 60 Margaret King Avenue address is the Borough municipal building that handles recycling administration.

When is the recycling center open?

Wednesday 12 PM to 5 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

What can I drop off there?

Commingled bottles and cans, cardboard, paper, scrap metal, electronics, tires, automotive and household batteries, used motor oil, plastic shopping bags, clothing, and leaves/small brush. Christmas trees are taken during January.

Do I have to bag my leaves and brush?

No. Leaves and small brush are accepted year-round but must be removed from bags before you drop them off.

Is there a pickup for large metal items?

Yes. The Borough offers a curbside heavy-metal pickup by appointment. Request it by emailing recycling@ringwoodnj.net or calling 973-475-7179.

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

Contact & Location

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60 Margaret King Ave, Ringwood, NJ 07456
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City / State
Ringwood, New Jersey

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12 PM-5 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 AM-5 PM
Sunday 9 AM-5 PM