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Brick, NJ Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Curbside window
6 p.m. prior evening to 7 a.m.
Pickup removal deadline
8 a.m. day after collection
Fine range
$250-$1,000 per offense
Enforcement
Code Enforcement, Recycling Coordinator, Health Dept.

Summary

Brick Township mandates source-separated recycling for every residence and business, with curbside containers out between 6 p.m. the night before and 7 a.m. on collection day.

It shall be mandatory for all persons who are owners, tenants or occupants of residential and nonresidential premises, which shall include but not be limited to retail or other commercial locations, as well as government, school and other institutional locations within the Township of Brick, to separate designated recyclable materials from all solid waste. Designated recyclable materials shall be deposited separate and apart from other solid waste generated by the owners, tenants, or occupants of such premises and shall be placed separately at the curb in a clean and safe manner to coincide with the designated recycling schedule.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4577344; v53 updated 2025-12-09; through 12-09-2025).

Full Breakdown

Chapter 390, Article III makes source separation of designated recyclables mandatory for all residential and nonresidential premises in the Township. Containers go curbside no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day before collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. collection day, and must be pulled back by 8:00 a.m. the following morning. Mixing recyclables into solid waste for collection is unlawful, and multifamily managers must brief new tenants on the rules every six months.

Violations & Fines

Fines run $250 to $1,000 per offense, with each day of noncompliance a separate violation; money collected goes into the Municipal Recycling Trust Fund.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is recycling mandatory in Brick Township?
Yes. Township Code § 390-21 requires all residential and nonresidential owners, tenants, and occupants to source-separate designated recyclables from solid waste.
When can I put recycling bins at the curb?
Any time after 6:00 p.m. the day before collection but no later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day, per § 390-22; empty bins must come off the curb by 8:00 a.m. the next morning.

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