Recycling Centers in Toms River, NJ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Toms River, New Jersey. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Toms River and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Toms River: A Local Guide
Toms River, New Jersey offers three separate recycling operations that cover very different material streams. Township residents have access to the Toms River Township Recycling Convenience Center at 1672 Church Rd, which accepts the widest range of materials — glass, plastics, paper, cardboard, appliances, scrap metal, electronics, motor oil, paint, batteries, aerosol cans, cooking oil, clothing, cement and brick, furniture, empty propane tanks, and yard waste. A valid Toms River Township ID is required; the center does not accept commercial loads or materials from residents of other towns. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and the facility is closed on all holidays. Free wood chip and leaf mulch pickup is available on-site, and free delivery of 5 or 10 cubic yards of leaf mulch can be arranged by calling 732-255-1000 ext. 8103.
For construction and demolition debris, Ocean County Recycling Center (OCRC) at 1497 Lakewood Rd (Route 9) accepts concrete, asphalt, brick, stone, clean fill dirt, tree debris, and untreated wood — open Monday through Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–1 PM. This is a private, fee-based Class B facility aimed at contractors and homeowners hauling renovation debris; call 732-244-1716 for tipping fee rates. OCRC also sells recycled landscape products including mulch, topsoil, crushed concrete, and Belgard pavers, with delivery available.
Drivers looking to scrap a junk vehicle can contact Kangal Auto Sales at 2345 US-9, which buys cars in any condition — no keys, non-running, no title required — throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Free towing and same-day pickup are included. This is a buy-only operation; Kangal does not sell used parts to the public.
Toms River is the seat of Ocean County in the Jersey Shore region. Residents needing options beyond those above — such as household hazardous waste collection days — should check the Ocean County Utilities Authority or visit nearby centers in Lakewood, Brick Township, Jackson Township, or Manchester Township.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Toms River
Do I need to be a Toms River resident to use the Church Road recycling center?
Yes. The Toms River Township Recycling Convenience Center is restricted to township residents. Bring a valid ID showing a Toms River Township address. Commercial loads and out-of-town residents are not admitted.
Where can I drop off concrete, asphalt, or construction debris in Toms River?
Ocean County Recycling Center at 1497 Lakewood Rd accepts concrete, asphalt, brick, stone, and clean wood. Tipping fees apply — call 732-244-1716 for rates. Open Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM, Sat 7 AM–1 PM.
Is there a junk car buyer in Toms River that offers free towing?
Yes. Kangal Auto Sales at 2345 US-9 buys vehicles in any condition with free towing and same-day pickup in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Call 908-432-5275 for a quote.
Can I get free mulch at the Toms River recycling center on Church Road?
Yes. The Toms River Township Recycling Center offers free wood chips and leaf mulch for self-service pickup. Toms River residents can also get free delivery of 5 or 10 cubic yards of leaf mulch by calling 732-255-1000 ext. 8103.