Cardboard Recycling in Jackson, NJ

Broken-down cardboard (3' x 3' or smaller) is accepted at the Jackson Transfer Station.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · JacksonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
How it works
Book online, set out your cardboard and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Jackson Township Transfer Station and Bulky Waste CompactorCity service · JacksonJackson residentsCost not listed
How it works
Township transfer station on Don Connor Boulevard across from the Senior Center, open Friday through Tuesday 8 a.m.–3:45 p.m. (closed Wednesdays, Thursdays and holidays). Jackson residents only with two forms of ID (driver's license, tax bill or lease); limit three trips per day; no commercial vehicles or house cleanouts. DPW (732) 928-1311.
Cost & rules
- Jackson residents only, two forms of ID; up to three trips a day; no house cleanouts.
- Before you go: Break down to 3' x 3' or smaller and remove packing materials.
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Ocean County Northern Recycling Center (Special Waste Drop-Off)Drop-off · outside Jackson · 601 New Hampshire Avenue, LakewoodOcean County residentsCost not listed
Where
601 New Hampshire Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Hours
Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (special waste); resident recyclables drop-off to 7:00 p.m.; Saturdays residents only
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
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Before you go

Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.

More about cardboard

New Jersey rules

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)

More New Jersey rules (3)

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)

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Where this information comes from

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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.
- The Northern Recycling Center resident drop-off area at 601 New Hampshire Avenue takes cardboard, paper, bottles and cans. 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.
Jackson Township: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Jackson Township
- 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).
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).
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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