Recycling in Jackson, NJ

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• Jackson Township: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Jackson Township
  • Bulky waste accepted includes furniture, mattresses/box springs, tables, chairs, washers, dryers, fridges/freezers (doors removed) and exercise equipment. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Electronics accepted: TVs, computers, printers, monitors, fax machines and X-rays; remove all batteries. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Rechargeable batteries (car, phone, etc.) are accepted; non-rechargeable batteries go to the Northern Recycling Center. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Cardboard is accepted broken down to no larger than 3'x3' with packing materials removed. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • The site is for Jackson residents only, with two forms of ID (driver's license, tax bill or lease); limit three trips per day. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Limit three (3) trips per day; the attendant decides if a load size is acceptable. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • The Transfer Station does not take tires; bring them to the Northern Recycling Center, 601 New Hampshire Ave, Lakewood. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Jackson Township: Accepted Electronic Recycling Items at Jackson Township Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Jackson Township
  • The Transfer Station accepts televisions including flat screen, CRT and rear projection. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Accepted: whole computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards and mice. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Jackson Township: Bulky & Brush Pick Up (opens in new tab) · Jackson Township
  • Acceptable curbside bulky items are furniture, appliances, bedding, pool covers and metal, generated by the homeowner. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Curbside bulky waste may be placed at the curb up to 48 hours before your scheduled pick up, in a pile no larger than 4x4x8 feet. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Mattresses and cushions must be covered. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Electronics are not taken during bulky, brush and leaf pickup. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • The guidelines list furniture, mattresses and/or box springs, tables, chairs, washers, dryers and fridges/freezers (doors removed) as bulky waste. 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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