4 rules for unincorporated Ocean County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Ocean County operates the Ocean County Landfill in Manchester and coordinates recycling through the Ocean County Recycling Department. Trash pickup varies by municipality — Toms River, Brick, and Jackson use contracted private haulers (Republic Services, Waste Management). LBI boroughs run twice-weekly summer pickup with stepped-down winter schedules. Barnegat Bay shore towns must comply with stricter litter rules to prevent plastic entering the bay.
Ocean County municipalities require bins at the curb no earlier than the evening before pickup and removed within 12 to 24 hours after collection. Toms River §327-11 sets specific curb-placement rules. LBI boroughs require bins stored out of public view when not in use to preserve shore aesthetics. Lakewood tightens between-pickup storage rules in high-density neighborhoods.
Ocean County Landfill accepts bulk disposal by appointment or drop-off. Municipalities offer scheduled bulk pickup — Toms River provides monthly bulk curbside, Brick operates by appointment. Appliances with refrigerant must be tagged per N.J.A.C. 7:30 (CFC removal). Post-Sandy construction debris from continuing rebuild projects is excluded from residential bulk and must go to C&D transfer stations.
Mandatory recycling in Ocean County under the NJ Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 et seq.). Single-stream accepts paper, cardboard, glass, metals, and plastics #1-#2 (some towns accept #1-#7). Contaminated bins are tagged and skipped. LBI and shore towns have expanded summer recycling to handle tourist volumes. Ocean County's recycling rate targets 50% diversion.
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