Recycling in Freehold Township, NJ

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• Monmouth County Reclamation Center: Fees (opens in new tab) · Monmouth County Reclamation Center
  • Residents pay $1.30 per 20-pound increment for bulky and construction-type waste such as old furniture (about $6.51 per 100 pounds). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cash or personal check payments are accepted from Monmouth County residents dumping personal waste; others need a prepaid account. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Monmouth County Recycling Guide (revised March 2026) (opens in new tab) · Monmouth County Division of Planning / Reclamation Center
  • The county guide says computers and TVs can be taken to the Monmouth County Reclamation Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents only: drop off up to 8 tires, maximum 18 inches, without rims at the Reclamation Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The county guide lists the Monmouth County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 3211 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls as free. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Monmouth County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · Monmouth County Reclamation Center
  • The HHW Facility is open to Monmouth County residents only; no appointment needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW Facility hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Monmouth County HHW Facility: Acceptable Wastes (opens in new tab) · Monmouth County Reclamation Center
  • The HHW Facility accepts liquid oil-based, enamel and spray paint; latex paint is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The HHW Facility accepts rechargeable, button and car batteries, not regular household batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Freehold Township: Recycling Drop-Off Center (opens in new tab) · Freehold Township
  • Freehold Township runs a Recycling Drop-Off Center at the DPW facility, 66 Jackson Mills Road, for township residents with proof of residency; open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Freehold Township: Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · Freehold Township
  • Accepted electronic equipment includes monitors, televisions, computers, printers, laptops, stereos, radios and VCRs. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Tires: limit 4 from autos and light trucks only, removed from rims. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Batteries: automotive batteries and household rechargeable batteries. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Scrap metal cut in 8-foot lengths and lawn mowers (gas and oil removed) are accepted. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Corrugated cardboard is accepted. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Bulk items such as carpet, furniture and large household items are limited to 6 drop-offs per year. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Appliances are accepted except refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or any appliance containing freon. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Freehold Township: Unacceptable Materials (opens in new tab) · Freehold Township
  • Not accepted: TVs larger than 42 inches, wooden console TVs, and electronics that take more than one person to lift. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Freehold Township: Bulk Collection Criteria (opens in new tab) · Freehold Township Department of Public Works
  • There is a one-time bulk collection in the fall: household items including sofas, chairs, tables, carpeting, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, ovens, grills and toys. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • 2026 bulk collection: Sectors A, B and C the week of September 21; Sectors D, E and F the week of October 5; limit 8 cubic yards. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• 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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