TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Toms River Township Recycling Convenience Center

	In order for us to serve the residents of Toms River Township efficiently and effectively, and to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws, we must strictly adhere to certain rules and regulations. Your cooperation and understanding is expected and will be greatly appreciated. Location: Behind the Toms River Township Public Works Department - 1672 Church Road Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday Closed: The Recycling Convenience Center will be closed Sundays and all Township holidays starting September 2007. Township holidays are as follows: New Year’s Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday following Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Free wood chips and leaf mulch are available for pickup. Requirements: ·  Must be a Toms River Township resident with proof of residency (driver's license, utility bill, tax bill). ·  Residents are allowed only one visit/load per day. ·  NO CONTRACTORS - NO DEMOLITION ·  JOBS REQUIRING BUILDING PERMITS MUST HAVE A TRACKING RECORD FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO BE ISSUED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. Vehicle Size: Vehicles allowed into the Recycling Convenience Center can be no larger than a pickup truck. Rental pickups are allowed, but they must not exceed 8,000 lg. G.V.W. Commercial vehicles such as landscaping vehicles carrying yard waste or contractor vehicles carrying construction debris are prohibited. Allowable Visits: Only one visit/load per day of household items is allowed. If you are dropping off brush or picking up mulch or wood chips, you may enter more often. Over 100,000 vehicles utilize our facility yearly and the volume of material that is generated must be transported to various facilities throughout the county daily. N.J. DEP regulations do not permit any trash to be stored on the ground.

Materials Accepted at the Convenience Center***

Appliances (Metal)	Due to Federal Regulations, any appliance which has Freon in it must be certified that the Freon has been properly removed (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers).
Batteries	Household and car batteries are accepted.
Cement/Cinder Blocks/Bricks/Etc.	Small quantities are accepted.
Clothing	Township residents can bring used, but serviceable clothing, to bins for recycling.
Furniture	All kinds of furniture including pianos/organs/pool tables.
Garage Doors	Must be dismantled.
Leaves	Can be dropped off at the Recycling Center year-round.
Metal	Can be dropped off at the Recycling Center year-round.
Oil-Motor, etc.	Can be dropped off at the Recycling Center year-round.
Paint	Water and oil base and marine paint (no varnish or thinners).
Propane Tanks (empty)	Size: 20 lb. Maximum.
Tires & Tire Rims	Car and light trucks only, tires off rims, separate tire from rim.
Windows and Doors	Can be dropped off at the Recycling Center year-round.
Wood/Fencing/Decking	Cut to 4'X4' sizes or smaller, no pressure treated wood.
Yard Debris	Brush/branches - leaves must be kept separate.
Shrink Wrap	Can be dropped off at the Recycling Center year-round.

Materials Not Accepted at the Convenience Center***

Anti-Freeze	Take to O.C. Recycling Center, New Hampshire Avenue, (732) 367-0802.
Boats & Trailers	Take to O.C. Landfill (732) 323-8528, Automotive Scrap Metal Dealers or Junk Yard.
Cars & Car Parts	Take to O.C. Landfill (732) 323-8528, Automotive Scrap Metal Dealers or Junk Yard.
Chlorine	Hazardous Material Collection - call (732) 506-5047.
Demolition Debris	Take to O.C. Landfill (732) 323-8528.
Dirt/Sand/Fill	Take to O.C. Landfill (732) 323-8528 or O.C. Remanufacturing, Inc. (732) 244-1716.
Driveway Sealer	Hazardous Material Collection - call (732) 506-5047.
Fire Damaged Material	Take to O.C. Landfill (732) 323-8528.
Fire Extinguishers	Hazardous Material Collection - call (732) 506-5047.
Gasoline	Hazardous Material Collection - call (732) 506-5047.
Kerosene	Hazardous Material Collection - call (732) 506-5047.
Mercury/Thermostats	Hazardous Material Collection - call (732) 506-5047.
Oil Filters	Take to O.C. Recycling Center, New Hampshire Avenue, (732) 367-0802.
Pressure Treated Wood	Take to O.C. Landfill (732) 323-8528 or O.C. Remanufacturing, Inc. (732) 244-1716.
Shingles - Asbestos	Take to O.C. Landfll (732)323-8528.
Stains/Varnish	Hazardous Material Collection - call (732) 506-5047.

***For your convenience, the above is a partial list of acceptable and unacceptable items and is subject to change without notice.

Ocean County Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program:

Each spring and fall, the O.C. Solid Waste Managment, Recycling Department, sponsors a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program. Only Ocean County residential households and farmers are eligible for this free program. A driver's license or tax bill will be adequate proof of residence. Please call (732) 506-5047 for details. Pre-registration is required. Click here for Ocean County Website.