The recycling center is now manned to insure that rules and regulations are followed;
this facility is for residents and small businesses of Upper Freehold Only! 

                                                                       Wayne Golden - Acting Principal Public Works Manager

                                                                                    Phone: 609-758-7715 Fax: 609-758-5592

Compost Bins are available from DPW for $35.00

Make Checks Payable to Monmouth County Planning Board

                                          NO GRASS OR LEAVES ARE ALLOWED

    No plastics bags in recycling container - please empty bags and take home

NO HOUSEHOLD TRASH;  YOU MUST CONTRACT WITH YOUR OWN VENDOR FOR HOUSEHOLD TRASH PICK-UP.

The Public Works Department provides the following services:

                           Recycling Center - Drop off center is located at the  Public Works Recycling center in back of the Municipal Building                 

Effective immediately: the gate for bulk trash and brush items will only be open on Saturdays
8:00 AM TO 2:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE DUMPSTERS ARE FULL
THERE IS A ONE LOAD LIMIT PER DAY

All other recyclable items are on a normal schedule.

HOURS

Monday AND Saturday ONLY

Closed Tuesday through Friday

Saturday:  8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  Residency Required 

(Closed Tuesday through Friday, Sunday & Holidays)
If holidays fall on a Monday the center will be open on Tuesday.

Newspapers:   Leave in trailer, must be tied.  Bagged or boxed newspapers are not acceptable.

Glass-Tin Cans - Plastic:  Commingle all these items and place in proper dumpster.  glass, all colors - No Light Bulbs or Window Glass.  Plastic - beverage and laundry containers.  Tin cans - food and beverage only.  Cans should be rinsed.  Labels do not have to be removed. 

Aluminum Cans: Aluminum cans must be separated and put in ALUMINUM CAN DUMPSTER. These are cans that a magnet WILL NOT stick to.  Pie plates are not acceptable.

Mixed Paper:  Commingle office and computer paper.  Shiny newspaper inserts and magazines.

Motor Oil:  Motor oil is accepted AND must be not be contaminated with water, gas, antifreeze, or any other chemicals.

White Goods:  White goods are acceptable on Saturday Only.  If assistance is needed for unloading, one-day's notice is required. 

NO ITEMS THAT CONTAIN REFRIGERANT (FREON) such as air conditioners and refrigerators.

Cardboard:  Cardboard is to be placed in the designated trailer.  Boxes must be broken down flat and large boxes cut up.

Branches: 

                         Brush Items  - Saturday ONLY.  ONE LOAD ONLY PER DAY ---- No Grass or Leaves

Used Clothing:  Place in AMVETS container.

Batteries :      Only Automobile  batteries are accepted.