Recycling in Burlington Township, NJ

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• Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex Brochure 2025 (revised January 2025) (opens in new tab) · Burlington County (posted by the City of Burlington) · effective January 1, 2025
  • At the Computer/Television Dropoff, residents may bring computers/laptops, monitors, TVs, keyboards/mice/cables, printers and other electronics; no loose batteries or toner. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The brochure notes proof of county residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Convenience Center has a mattress drop-off for clean and dry mattresses and box springs only; residents weigh in at the scalehouse. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Source-separated mattresses or box springs cost $18.50 per unit; mattresses mixed with other waste pay the bulky waste fee plus a $13.50 per unit surcharge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal (non-freon units) is accepted at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances with Freon (air conditioners, refrigerators, dehumidifiers) cost $16 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires under 100 lbs: car $4.50 each, truck $9 each; with rims car $5.50, truck $10; four tire limit per customer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is a four tire limit per customer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky waste (large items, furniture, etc.) is $109.58 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes residential hazardous waste such as paint, solvents and pesticides; open Tuesday–Friday 7am–3pm and Saturday 7am–noon. 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.
• P.L.2008, c.130: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • The Electronic Waste Management Act bars charging consumers any fee or cost for the collection, transportation or recycling of covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • An authorized recycler may charge schools and local government units reasonable costs for collecting, transporting or recycling covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must keep a website and toll-free number listing where consumers can bring covered electronic devices for recycling. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• P.L.2016, c.87: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (approved January 9, 2017) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • Covered electronic devices are desktop or personal computers, computer monitors, portable computers, desktop printers, desktop fax machines and televisions sold to a consumer. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • A television is a stand-alone display system (CRT or other display) for receiving broadcast video, with a viewable area greater than 4 inches diagonally. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Portable computers, including laptops, with a video display greater than 4 inches are covered. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Manufacturer recycling programs must accept all types and brands of used covered electronic devices, including orphan devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must ensure there are enough electronics collection opportunities in each county, convenient to consumers to the extent practicable. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must ensure collection sites do not place unreasonable limits on the number of covered devices a consumer may drop off. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • A consumer is a person, State entity, school district or local government unit that bought a covered device at retail; business concerns are not consumers. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Handheld devices used for commercial mobile data or mobile radio service (cell phones) are not covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Electronics inside a microwave oven are excluded from covered electronic devices, so microwaves are not part of the e-waste program. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • Each county recycling plan had to designate collection sites for used televisions, and may designate sites for other covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-201 Retailers to accept used lead acid battery (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Every lead acid battery retailer (and wholesaler) must accept a used lead acid battery from the public during business hours when offered in exchange with the sale of a new one. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-199 Definitions (lead acid batteries) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Lead acid batteries here are storage batteries designed for motor vehicles, aviation equipment or marine vessels. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-204 Retailer to display notice that lead acid batteries may be recycled (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Retailers must post a notice: lead acid batteries can be recycled there, discarding an automotive or marine lead acid battery is illegal, and state law requires them to accept one with a new battery purchase. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).

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