Vernon Township Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Vernon Township, New Jersey
About This Location
The Vernon Township Recycling Center sits across from the municipal building on Church Street in Sussex County, offered as a service to Vernon residents. It takes glass, plastics #1-#7, aluminum and tin cans, cardboard and paper, used motor oil, scrap metal, white-goods appliances, and rechargeable batteries. The center is open five days a week with late Wednesday hours, charges a $10 fee for appliances needing Freon removal, and offers Saturday document shredding.
What Vernon Township Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
The center no longer accepts rigid plastics or electronic waste; those can be brought to the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA).
Fees
- Appliance requiring Freon removal — $10.00 each
- Document shredding (Saturdays) — $5.00 per paper grocery bag
Access & restrictions
residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · Provided as a service to Vernon Township residents. No permit/sticker requirement is stated on the official page.
Programs & events
- Saturday document shredding
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Vernon Township Recycling Center and who can use it?
It is located on Church Street across from the municipal building and is provided as a service to Vernon Township residents. The official page does not list a permit or sticker requirement.
What are the recycling center's hours?
It is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday.
Does Vernon still take electronics and rigid plastics?
No. The center no longer accepts e-waste or rigid plastics. Those items can be taken to the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA).
Is there a fee to drop off appliances?
Yes. A $10.00 fee is charged for each appliance that requires Freon removal before disposal, such as refrigerators and air conditioners.
Can I get documents shredded there?
Yes. Document shredding is available on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at a cost of $5.00 per paper grocery bag.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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