East Brunswick Recycling Center: Today's Hours, Fees
Use this East Brunswick recycling center guide before you load the car. It explains today's hours, address, resident ID rule, fee notes, branch drop-off, paint drop-off, cooking oil recycling, batteries, electronics, bulk collection, paper shredding, household hazardous waste, curbside recycling, and official Township links in simple local language.
The Recycling Center is listed Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, closed Sundays and holidays.
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Solid Waste & Recycling (732) 390-6984 Email recycling@eastbrunswick.org Official Page East Brunswick Solid Waste → NJ
Fast Answer for East Brunswick Residents
The East Brunswick Recycling Center is located at 357 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. The official Township listing shows hours as Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Middlesex County also lists the same hours and says the center is closed Sundays and holidays.
The center is for East Brunswick residents only, and proper ID is required. The Township states that only residential materials are accepted, building or renovation material is not permitted, and contractors, landscapers, tree services or dump trailers are not permitted.
On This Page
- East Brunswick recycling center overview
- Quick facts before you drive
- Today's hours and holiday closures
- Fees and free program notes
- Which recycling route should you use?
- Accepted recycling and special items
- Resident rules and rejected-load risks
- Branches, brush and yard material
- Paint and cooking oil drop-off
- HHW, batteries and electronics
- Bulk collection reservation
- Curbside recycling and missed pickup
- Preparation checklist
- Official links
- Map and directions
- FAQ
East Brunswick Recycling Center Overview
A search for East Brunswick recycling center usually means the Township Recycling Center at 357 Dunhams Corner Road. It is a resident convenience center, not a public dump, not a contractor yard, and not a place to unload renovation debris.
The center is best used after you already know your item type. Regular curbside recyclables, branches, paint, cooking oil, electronics, household hazardous waste and bulk items each follow different rules. Do not assume one line at the center accepts everything.
Quick Facts Before You Drive
| User Question | Best Answer | Best Link |
|---|---|---|
| Where is the East Brunswick Recycling Center? | 357 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. | Map directions |
| Is it open today? | The regular listing is Monday-Saturday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM, closed Sundays and holidays. | Check hours section |
| Are there fees? | The official center page does not show a general gate fee in the reviewed listing. Special programs have their own rules; paint drop-off is listed free for Middlesex County residents. | Fees section |
| Can non-residents use it? | No. The Township says East Brunswick residents only, proper ID required. | Official rules |
| Can contractors dump material? | No. No contractors, landscapers, tree services or dump trailers are permitted. | Restriction guide |
| Where do paint and cooking oil go? | East Brunswick Recycling Center is listed for first-Saturday paint drop-off and Saturday cooking oil recycling under Middlesex County programs. | Paint/oil section |
East Brunswick Recycling Center Today's Hours
The official East Brunswick Solid Waste & Recycling listing shows the Recycling Center open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Middlesex County also lists East Brunswick Recycling Center at 357 Dunhams Corner Road with the same hours and notes that it is closed Sundays and holidays.
| Day | Regular Recycling Center Hours | Important Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM-3:30 PM | Bring proper East Brunswick resident ID. |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM-3:30 PM | Residential materials only. |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM-3:30 PM | No contractors or dump trailers. |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM-3:30 PM | Check special-program rules before bringing paint, electronics or HHW. |
| Friday | 7:30 AM-3:30 PM | Call by Friday for monthly branch collection scheduling when using curbside branch pickup. |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM-3:30 PM | Cooking oil is listed every Saturday 8 AM-12 PM; paint drop-off is listed first Saturday 8 AM-12 PM. |
| Sunday | Closed | Middlesex County lists the center closed Sundays and holidays. |
East Brunswick Recycling Center Fees and Free Program Notes
The official East Brunswick Recycling Center listing reviewed for this guide does not publish a general gate fee for standard resident use. That does not mean every item is accepted or every special program is unlimited. The stronger rule is: residents only, proper ID required, residential materials only, and special materials follow program-specific rules.
| Item / Service | Fee Status From Reviewed Official Info | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Standard resident Recycling Center access | No general gate fee is shown on the official listing reviewed here. | Bring East Brunswick resident ID and follow material restrictions. |
| Paint drop-off | Middlesex County lists paint drop-off as free of charge for Middlesex County residents. | Use first-Saturday East Brunswick paint drop-off only for labeled accepted paint items. |
| Cooking oil recycling | The county lists East Brunswick Saturday cooking oil hours, but users must be residents and see an attendant. | Bring liquid vegetable oil only. No shortening, coconut oil, lard or motor oil. |
| Bulk collection | The Township bulk flyer says reservation required and limited to 3 items; no fee is stated on the flyer shown. | Schedule online or call 732-390-6984 before placing items out. |
| HHW events | Middlesex County HHW events are county-managed; use the county schedule and rules. | Keep HHW in trunk/truck bed, remain in vehicle and follow event rules. |
| Rejected or improper loads | Not a fee table item, but it can cost you time and a wasted trip. | Do not bring contractor, renovation, business, oversized, hazardous or restricted material unless the program accepts it. |
Which East Brunswick Recycling Route Should You Use?
East Brunswick residents should choose the route by material. The Recycling Center is one option, but curbside recycling, scheduled bulk collection, branch collection, Middlesex County paint days, cooking oil hours, HHW events and paper shredding events each serve different needs.
| Need | Best Route | Use It For | Do Not Use It For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular recyclables | Curbside recycling / municipal recycling instructions | Aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, steel cans, accepted plastic bottles/jars/jugs/tubs, newspaper, mixed paper and corrugated cardboard. | Plastic bags, shredded paper in curbside bin, HHW, electronics, batteries or greasy/waxy food boxes. |
| Extra resident drop-off | East Brunswick Recycling Center | Resident-allowed residential materials, branches and special program materials where listed. | Non-resident loads, contractor loads, landscaper/tree service loads, dump trailers and renovation material. |
| Paint | Middlesex County paint drop-off at East Brunswick on first Saturday | Latex paint, oil-based paint, stains, varnishes, lacquers, thinners, spray paint and driveway sealer, labeled. | Empty containers, dried-out latex paint, HHW, contractor/business material. |
| Cooking oil | East Brunswick Recycling Center, Saturdays 8 AM-12 PM | Liquid vegetable oils only, Middlesex County residents only. | Shortening, coconut oil, lard, motor oil or business material. |
| Bulk furniture / large items | Scheduled bulk collection | Large items too big to fit inside the cart, reservation required, limited to 3 items. | Construction material, electronics, automotive parts or flammable items. |
| HHW and rechargeable batteries | Middlesex County HHW drop-off events | Flammable, corrosive, toxic or reactive household materials and rechargeable/button cell batteries prepared properly. | Appliances/furniture, computers, electronics, empty containers, explosives, medical waste, printers, TVs or tires at HHW events. |
Accepted Recycling and Special Items
Middlesex County lists common curbside or multifamily recycling materials such as aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, steel cans, plastic bottles/jars/jugs/tubs of 1 gallon or less, newspaper, mixed paper and corrugated cardboard. East Brunswick residents should contact the municipal coordinator for local pickup and setout rules.
| Category | Accepted / Listed Material | Preparation Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Cans | Aluminum cans and steel cans. | Empty and rinse containers when possible. |
| Glass | Glass bottles and jars. | Do not mix in window glass, mirrors or ceramics unless your local rules say otherwise. |
| Plastic containers | Plastic bottles, jars, jugs and tubs of 1 gallon or less. | No plastic bags in the recycling bin. |
| Paper | Newspaper and mixed paper such as magazines, office paper, junk mail and cereal boxes. | Keep paper dry and do not bag recyclables. |
| Cardboard | Corrugated cardboard. | Flatten boxes and keep them clean and dry. |
| Special materials | Leaves, brush, motor oil, textiles, masonry/paving material, rechargeable batteries, tires, electronics and white goods may require separate curbside or drop-off programs. | Contact East Brunswick Solid Waste & Recycling before bringing special items. |
Resident Rules and Rejected-Load Risks
The East Brunswick Recycling Center is not open to everyone. Township rules say East Brunswick residents only, proper ID required, residential materials only, and building or renovation material is not permitted.
The Township also says no contractors, landscapers, tree services or dump trailers are permitted. That point matters because a resident vehicle with household material is different from a contractor-style load, tree-service load or renovation debris load.
Branches, Brush and Yard Material
East Brunswick's branch collection guidance says residents may drop off unbundled branches at the Recycling Center Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This drop-off is for East Brunswick residents only and proper ID is required.
For curbside branch collection, the Township says to call the Office of Recycling at 732-390-6984 to be placed on the collection list. Information must be submitted by Friday before the third week of the month to be placed on the schedule. Bundled branches must be no longer than 4 feet and weigh no more than 50 pounds.
Paint Drop-Off and Cooking Oil Recycling
Middlesex County lists East Brunswick Recycling Center as a first-Saturday paint drop-off location. Paint drop-off days are scheduled on weekends from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, are listed as free of charge, and are open only to Middlesex County residents.
Acceptable paint-program items include latex water-based paint, oil-based paint, stains, varnishes, lacquers, thinners, spray paint aerosol and driveway sealer. Items must be labeled. Empty containers and latex paint that is dried out are not accepted in the paint program and may be disposed of with regular trash according to the county page.
Middlesex County also lists East Brunswick Recycling Center for cooking oil recycling every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The program is for Middlesex County residents only with proof of residency required, liquid vegetable oils only, no businesses, and residents must see an attendant before unloading.
Household Hazardous Waste, Batteries and Electronics
Middlesex County says Household Hazardous Waste includes items from your home that are flammable, corrosive, toxic or reactive. The county warns not to pour HHW items down the drain, on the ground or into storm sewers. Instead, bring them to Household Hazardous Waste events.
County HHW accepted examples include adhesives, aerosol cans, antifreeze, brake fluid, car batteries, cleaners, drain cleaners, fire extinguishers, road flares, fluorescent bulbs with no broken bulbs, gasoline, gas/oil mix, kerosene, lighter fluid, mercury, motor oil/filters, latex/oil paint, paint thinner, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, stains and varnishes, thermometers and thermostats.
Rechargeable and button cell batteries should be recycled, but the county says they must be recycled at a drop-off location, not in your curbside bin. Each rechargeable or button cell battery must be individually bagged or have each terminal taped before recycling. Alkaline batteries can be disposed of in regular trash according to the county guidance.
For electronics, Middlesex County notes that recycling computers, computer monitors, televisions, printers and fax machines is required by State law and says residents should contact their local public works department for municipal program details.
Bulk Collection Reservation
East Brunswick's bulk collection flyer says bulk waste is an item too large to fit inside your cart. It also says residents must have a reservation to receive collection and that bulk collection is limited to 3 items.
The same bulk flyer lists restrictions: no construction materials, no electronics, no automotive parts and no flammable items. This is why a sofa, mattress or household item may need a bulk reservation, while electronics, renovation debris or flammable material need a different route.
Curbside Recycling and Missed Pickup Help
If your question is about weekly recycling pickup, district collection dates or missed collection, use the East Brunswick calendar and Solid Waste & Recycling page before driving to the center. The Township page lists common missed collection issues such as less than 3 feet clearance around the cart, incorrect cart, incorrect cart position, overflowing cart, blocked cart, hidden cart or cart placed too far away from the roadway.
Middlesex County also says recyclables should not be bagged and plastic bags/film should not be placed in the curbside recycling bin. Shredded paper should not go in the curbside recycling bin; residents should use the paper shredding program instead.
How to Prepare Before Visiting
- Bring East Brunswick resident ID. The center is residents only and proper ID is required.
- Separate materials at home. Keep regular recyclables, branches, paint, cooking oil, batteries, electronics, HHW and bulk items in separate groups.
- Check the clock and calendar. Regular center hours are Monday-Saturday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM, but Sundays and holidays are closed.
- Do not bring contractor or renovation loads. Building or renovation material, contractors, landscapers, tree services and dump trailers are not permitted.
- Use special windows for paint and cooking oil. Paint is listed first Saturday 8 AM-12 PM; cooking oil is listed every Saturday 8 AM-12 PM.
- Schedule bulk collection before placing items out. Bulk collection needs a reservation and is limited to 3 items.
- Pack HHW and batteries safely. Keep HHW secure in the trunk or truck bed. Tape or individually bag rechargeable and button cell batteries.
Official East Brunswick Recycling Links
East Brunswick Recycling Center Map and Directions
The map below points to East Brunswick Recycling Center at 357 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Use the map for driving directions, but use the official Township and Middlesex County links for final hours, holidays, accepted items, fees and program rules.
Map note: Recycling-Centre.org is an independent guide, not the official East Brunswick Township or Middlesex County website. Hours, fees, accepted items, holiday closures and drop-off rules can change. Always verify with the official page before driving with a special, hazardous, paid or questionable load.
Frequently Asked Questions About East Brunswick Recycling Center
Where is the East Brunswick Recycling Center?
The East Brunswick Recycling Center is located at 357 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
What are today's hours for East Brunswick Recycling Center?
The regular listed hours are Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The center is listed closed Sundays and holidays.
Is the East Brunswick Recycling Center open on Sunday?
No. Middlesex County lists East Brunswick Recycling Center as closed Sundays and holidays.
Who can use the East Brunswick Recycling Center?
The Township says East Brunswick residents only, proper ID required. Residential materials only are accepted.
Are contractors allowed at the Recycling Center?
No. The Township says no contractors, landscapers, tree services or dump trailers are permitted.
Does East Brunswick Recycling Center charge fees?
The official center listing reviewed here does not publish a general gate fee for standard resident use. Special programs have their own rules. Middlesex County lists paint drop-off as free of charge for Middlesex County residents.
When is paint drop-off in East Brunswick?
Middlesex County lists East Brunswick Recycling Center as a first-Saturday paint drop-off location from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This program is listed as free of charge for Middlesex County residents.
When is cooking oil recycling in East Brunswick?
Middlesex County lists East Brunswick Recycling Center for cooking oil recycling every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bring liquid vegetable oil only and see the attendant before unloading.
Can I drop off branches at the East Brunswick Recycling Center?
Yes. The Township says residents may drop off unbundled branches at the Recycling Center Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, residents only with proper ID required.
How do I schedule bulk collection in East Brunswick?
Bulk collection requires a reservation and is limited to 3 items. Use the Township online form or call 732-390-6984.
Where do electronics and rechargeable batteries go?
Middlesex County says electronics recycling is required by State law and residents should contact local public works for program details. Rechargeable and button cell batteries must be recycled at drop-off locations or HHW events, not in the curbside bin, and must be taped or individually bagged.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official East Brunswick recycling website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify hours, rules, fees, schedules and accepted items with East Brunswick Township or Middlesex County before visiting.
Final Local Summary
For most East Brunswick recycling center searches, the key place is 357 Dunhams Corner Road. Regular listed hours are Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with Sundays and holidays closed. Bring proper East Brunswick resident ID and do not bring contractor, landscaper, tree-service, renovation or dump-trailer loads.
Use the center and county programs carefully: first-Saturday paint drop-off, Saturday cooking oil recycling, branch drop-off, scheduled bulk collection, HHW events, battery rules and paper shredding all have separate instructions. The safest move is to check the exact item before loading your car.