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Recycling drop-off center

Burlington Township Compost Site / Recycling Center

902 Lake Avenue, Burlington Township, NJ 08016

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Burlington Township Public Works
Hours
Wed 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thu–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Burlington Township only. Businesses: not accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.

Computers

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Computers accepted with flat screen monitors only.
  • Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.

Tires

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.

Paint

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Recyclable batteries.
  • Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.

Mattresses

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • No plastic needed at the Compost Site; for curbside, arrange with Public Works at 609-239-5909.
  • Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.

Box springs

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • No plastic needed at the Compost Site; for curbside, arrange with Public Works at 609-239-5909.
  • Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Burlington Township: Recycling Collection & Compost Site (opens in new tab) · Burlington Township
    • The Compost Center – Recycling Drop Off Site is at 902 Lake Avenue, Burlington, NJ 08016. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hours: Wednesday 11:30 am–3:00 pm; Thursday and Friday 7:30 am–3:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am–3:00 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Compost Site is open to Burlington Township residents only, no commercial establishments; proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable items include cardboard, appliances, recyclable batteries, paint, metal, tires, and computers (only flat screen monitors). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metal, tires, bulky rigid plastics and computers (only flat screen monitors) are accepted; televisions are accepted at the Compost Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Burlington Township: Regular Trash (opens in new tab) · Burlington Township
    • Mattresses and box springs cannot go out with regular trash; contact Public Works (609-239-5909) to make arrangements, or take them to the Compost Site at 902 Lake Avenue, no plastic needed. Checked October 26, 2026.

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