Green Tip:
Did you know ABOUT 22% OF SOLID WASTE IN NJ IS FOOD WASTE, some of which was still edible at the time of disposal?
Check out NJDEP’s great suggestions on how to reduce food waste.
Have more food than you need? Donate it! Middlesex County’s MCFOODS collects food and other items for people in our community.
FOR ALL PROGRAMS:
You must follow social distancing guidelines to participate. Face covering required.
FOR PAPER SHREDDING PROGRAM: You must wear a face covering. Keep your windows closed and stay in your vehicle at all times. Arrive with material for recycling in your trunk, cargo area, or truck bed, easily accessible to our staff, who will remove it from your vehicle.
Events
Please check our website before each event to make sure the site will be open.
Paint Drop-Off:
Saturday, June 5 | 8 am–12 pm
East Brunswick and Middlesex Borough
Saturday, June 12 | 8 am–12 pm
Dunellen, New Brunswick, and Old Bridge
Saturday, June 19 | 8 am–12 pm
Helmetta, Monroe, and South Plainfield
Saturday, June 26 | 8 am–12 pm
South Brunswick and Woodbridge
Paint Drop-Off Program Details
Paper Shredding:
Friday, June 11 | 9 am–12 pm (or until the truck is filled)
Middlesex Borough
Saturday, June 12 | 9 am–12 pm (or until the truck is filled)
Woodbridge
Saturday, June 26 | 9 am–12 pm (or until the truck is filled)
South River
Paper Shredding Program Details
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off:
Sunday, June 27 | 8 am–2 pm
Old Bridge
Household Hazardous Waste Program Details
Ongoing Programs
Tire Recycling
Up to 4 tires per household per month
Tire Drop-Off Locations and Details
Used Cooking Oil
5 locations, each open either Friday or Saturday
Used Cooking Oil Program Details
Compost Bin Sale
Backyard compost bins available for sale using contact-less purchase and pickup:
Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:15 pm
Pay ahead and pick up from the parking lot: 15 Kennedy Boulevard, East Brunswick.
Call us at 732-745-4170 to arrange!
Questions?
Please contact the Division of Solid Waste Management:
732-745-4170
Content courtesy of Middlesex County, NJ.