Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management

John C. Bartlett, Jr., Freeholder Liaison

James F. Lacey, Freeholder Liaison

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Trash Collection & Special Pickups

For information on regular trash collection and special pickups of larger items, please contact your municipal public works’ office or private hauler.

 

Needles/Syringes

Do not set out with recyclables!  Place used needles and syringes in a coffee can with a lid or a plastic bottle with a top.  When full, tape lid/top shut and label as "needles" and discard in your trash.

 

 

Collection of Appliances

Regulations from the United States Environmental Protection Agency require that Freon be removed from such appliances as air conditioners and refrigerators before disposal. Residents can contact an appliance dealer to remove the Freon from the appliance who will then issue a receipt to provide to your municipality for pickup of the appliance. There is a charge for this service. Please consult your Yellow Pages for dealers who provide this service or contact the Department of Solid Waste Management at (732) 506-5047 for information. Some municipalities may also provide this service. MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE HAULERS WILL NOT COLLECT APPLIANCES CONTAINING FREON UNLESS THIS RECEIPT IS PRESENTED. For further information, please contact your municipal public works’ office.