Microwave Recycling in Middletown, NJ

Microwaves go to the Middletown Recycling Center on Kanes Lane or are picked up by DPW for a fee.

See all 2 options

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Middletown

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MiddletownNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
Book a pickup →
Middletown Recycling CenterDrop-off · 52 Kanes Lane, MiddletownMiddletown residentsCost not listed
Where
52 Kanes Lane
Middletown, NJ 07748
Hours
Thu–Mon 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed Tue, Wed and major holidays
Cost & rules
Microwaves
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Or call DPW at 732-615-2090 to have it picked up curbside for a fee.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.

More about microwaves

New Jersey rules

Electronics inside a microwave oven are excluded from covered electronic devices, so microwaves are not part of the e-waste program. Source: P.L.2016, c.87: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (approved January 9, 2017) (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)

More New Jersey rules (4)

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 (9)

Where this information comes from

Call before you go

Middletown Township: Middletown Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · Township of Middletown Department of Public Works
- The Recycling Center is for Middletown residents only; no commercial vehicles or businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
Middletown Township: Bulk (opens in new tab) · Township of Middletown Department of Public Works
- Metal items (BBQ grills, weight benches and weights), household appliances (refrigerators, stoves, microwaves) and electronics (TVs, computers) are not taken with bulk; bring them to the Recycling Center at 52 Kanes Lane or call DPW for a curbside pickup for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The list includes metal items such as BBQ grills, weight benches and weights; household appliances such as refrigerators, stoves and microwaves; and electronics such as TVs and computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
P.L.2016, c.87: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (approved January 9, 2017) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- 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
- 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).

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

Why this page isn’t in search results yet

Not editorially approved.
Not approved for indexing.

How we check our information