4 rules for unincorporated Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Trash and recycling collection in Monmouth County is handled by each municipality, not the county. Most towns contract with private haulers (Waste Management, Republic, National Waste) or use in-house public works. Weekly residential collection is standard, with shore towns increasing to twice-weekly during Memorial Day to Labor Day. Monmouth County Reclamation Center in Tinton Falls handles regional waste processing, and NJ mandates residential recycling under the NJ Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11).
Monmouth County bin placement rules are set by each municipality. Bins must be placed curbside with lids closed on collection day and retrieved within 12 to 24 hours after pickup. Shore towns enforce stricter retrieval rules during summer to preserve tourist-facing streetscape. Between collections, bins must be stored out of public view — typically in side yards, garages, or behind fencing — and many Monmouth towns specifically prohibit front-yard bin storage.
Bulk item disposal in Monmouth County is handled by each municipality, typically via scheduled appointment or designated monthly/quarterly bulk weeks. The Monmouth County Reclamation Center in Tinton Falls accepts bulk items, appliances (with refrigerant removed), and electronics for drop-off. Mattresses, furniture, and large appliances are eligible; construction debris, hazardous materials, and e-waste require separate handling under NJ Electronic Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.94).
Monmouth County recycling is mandatory under the NJ Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11). Residents must separate paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum/steel cans, and plastic bottles #1 and #2 (some towns accept through #5). The Monmouth County Recycling program coordinates with municipalities, and contaminated bins are skipped at the curb. NJ recycling rate goals are 50% municipal solid waste and 65% total waste.
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