Battery Recycling in Jackson, NJ
The Jackson Transfer Station takes rechargeable batteries; non-rechargeable batteries go to the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center.
See all 4 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Tape the terminals of lithium and rechargeable batteries before transport.
- Keep damaged, swollen or leaking batteries separate and tell the operator.
- Ask which battery types are accepted; car batteries often go somewhere different.
New Jersey rules
- A county plan may require municipalities to add used dry cell batteries as a designated recyclable material. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- A used lead acid battery may go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, a secondary lead smelter, a scrap processing facility that takes them, or a county household hazardous waste collection site. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-200 Disposal of used lead acid battery (opens in new tab)
More New Jersey rules (10)
- Licensed garbage collectors may not knowingly collect lead acid batteries put out as trash and may refuse a container holding one. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-205 Solid waste collector not to collect used lead acid batteries (opens in new tab)
- No one may knowingly dispose of used nickel-cadmium or sealed lead rechargeable batteries as solid waste. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.69 Disposal of used nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as solid waste, prohibited (opens in new tab)
- Household nickel-cadmium and sealed lead rechargeable batteries may be returned to a retailer (unless the manufacturer plan says otherwise), taken to a county HHW collection site, or put out under the municipal recycling ordinance where batteries are designated. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.69 Disposal of used nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as solid waste, prohibited (opens in new tab)
- No one may dispose of a used lead acid battery as solid waste in New Jersey. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-200 Disposal of used lead acid battery (opens in new tab)
- No one may knowingly dispose of used mercuric oxide batteries as solid waste. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.68 Disposal of mercuric oxide batteries as solid waste, prohibited (opens in new tab)
- Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (24)
Where this information comes from
Call before you go
- Ocean County Recycling Guide 2024 (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- The county special waste drop-off takes batteries (auto and rechargeable), electronics (phones, computers and TVs), paint and tires (fee may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Our Facilities (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- The Northern and Southern Recycling Centers welcome all residents and taxpayers of Ocean County; Saturdays are residents only, no commercial. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Paint Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- The paint program is for residents only; contractors and businesses must use an approved vendor. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Batteries (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- Ocean County asks residents to bring batteries to its Special Waste drop-off at the Northern and Southern Recycling Centers; alkaline batteries may generally go in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Protect battery terminals with tape or individual bags. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Car & Boat Batteries (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
- Car and boat batteries are accepted at the Northern Recycling Center, building 68. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Jackson Township: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Jackson Township
- Rechargeable batteries (car, phone, etc.) are accepted; non-rechargeable batteries go to the Northern Recycling Center. 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).
- P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- A county plan may require municipalities to add used dry cell batteries as a designated recyclable material. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- N.J.S.A. 13:1E-200 Disposal of used lead acid battery (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- No one may dispose of a used lead acid battery as solid waste in New Jersey. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
- A used lead acid battery may go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, a secondary lead smelter, a scrap processing facility that takes them, or a county household hazardous waste collection site. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
- N.J.S.A. 13:1E-205 Solid waste collector not to collect used lead acid batteries (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- Licensed garbage collectors may not knowingly collect lead acid batteries put out as trash and may refuse a container holding one. Checked October 25, 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).
- N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.69 Disposal of used nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as solid waste, prohibited (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- No one may knowingly dispose of used nickel-cadmium or sealed lead rechargeable batteries as solid waste. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
- Household nickel-cadmium and sealed lead rechargeable batteries may be returned to a retailer (unless the manufacturer plan says otherwise), taken to a county HHW collection site, or put out under the municipal recycling ordinance where batteries are designated. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
- N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.68 Disposal of mercuric oxide batteries as solid waste, prohibited (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- No one may knowingly dispose of used mercuric oxide batteries as solid waste. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
- N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
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