Toms River Township has two types of extra pickups that can be scheduled - Metal and Extra Collections (non-metal). Items that can not be picked up curbside but must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center include but are not limited to tires (off rim), paints, electronic equipment (computers, monitors, TV's, microwaves, etc.), empty propane tanks, motor oil, and batteries. Remember, we do not pickup move outs or an excessive volume. If you have a large amount of debris, please contact a private removal service.

Beginning Monday, May 4, 2009, the Township will not provide curbside pick up of construction/demolition debris. Residents will be permitted to bring not more than two 35-gallon containers of construction/demolition debris to the Recycling Convenience Center per week. This debris must be placed in containers so that the quantity of material can be readily identified by the yard attendants. If such debris is not containerized, it will not be accepted. Should you have larger quantities of construction/demolition debris to dispose of, it must be brought to an approved landfill such as the Ocean County Landfill on State Highway 70 in Manchester Township by the resident, contractor, or licensed trash hauling company.

To request a pickup, call 732-255-1000 ext. 8604 and following the instructions. Leave your address and a brief description of the items you need to dispose.

Toms River Township has two types of extra pickups that can be scheduled - Metal and Extra Collections (non-metal). Items that can not be picked up curbside but must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center include but are not limited to tires (off rim), paints, electronic equipment (computers, monitors, TV's, microwaves, etc.), empty propane tanks, motor oil, and batteries. Remember, we do not pickup move outs or an excessive volume. If you have a large amount of debris, please contact a private removal service.

Beginning Monday, May 4, 2009, the Township will not provide curbside pick up of construction/demolition debris. Residents will be permitted to bring not more than two 35-gallon containers of construction/demolition debris to the Recycling Convenience Center per week. This debris must be placed in containers so that the quantity of material can be readily identified by the yard attendants. If such debris is not containerized, it will not be accepted. Should you have larger quantities of construction/demolition debris to dispose of, it must be brought to an approved landfill such as the Ocean County Landfill on State Highway 70 in Manchester Township by the resident, contractor, or licensed trash hauling company.

To schedule a metal or special collection call 732-255-1000 ext. 8604 and follow the prompts leaving your address and a brief description of the items you need to dispose.

Definitions & Schedules:

Twice-a-week garbage collection for the mainland only will begin Monday, June 29 and continue through Saturday, September 5, 2009.

Twice-a-week garbage collection for the Barrier Island, including Pelican Island only will being Monday, June 15, and continue through Thursday, September 10, 2009.

Recyclables are collected once-a-week year-round. Recycling collection days remain unchanged all year.

If you have any questions about your collection day, click here for once-a-week schedule map or click here for twice-a-week schedule map or call 732-255-1000 ext. 8103.

In order for us to serve the residents of Toms River Township efficiently and effectively, and to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws, we must strictly adhere to certain rules and regulations. Your cooperation and understanding is expected and will be greatly appreciated.

Closed: The Recycling Convenience Center will be closed Sundays and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

The Recycling Center will be open on Independence Day, Labor Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving Day.

The Toms River Township Public Works Recycling Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (732) 255-1000 ext 8108.

Don't know your recycling day? Click here to view map.

Why Recycle:

Furthermore, materials designated as recyclable must be separated from waste at the point of origin or generation and not at the
point of disposal. This mandate applies to commercial, institutional and residential sectors.

The Toms River Township Department of Public Works Roads Division is responsible for 2,104 township streets which equal approximately 400 miles. The department is also responsible for the repair of street signs, the cleaning of storm drains and street sweeping.

Bulk heading complaints should be directed to the Engineering Department at 732-341-1000 Ext. 8335.

If you need to report a damaged or missing street sign, a pothole, clogged storm drain or any other road related problem, please call 732-255-1000 ext. 8103.

If a sinkhole occurs, you should report it to Public Works immediately, as it usually indicates a damaged or rotted out pipe under the road surface. This should be repaired, depending on the severity of the problem, as soon as possible.

In an effort to save space and landfill tipping fees brush is collected separately so it can be chipped. Public Works will be picking up brush curbside in the fall and spring each year. Branches must be less than 3" diameter; all material must be bundled in lengths of 4' or less and weigh less than 50 lbs. Put material to be chipped at the curb before 7a.m. on the Monday of your collection week; it will be picked up between Monday & Friday of that week. Click “Read more…” for schedule.

The Parks and Recreation Department conducts a Christmas tree recycling program each January. Residents should recycle Christmas trees by taking them to any one of the following locations through January. The trees will be made into wood chips rather than being added to the landfill thus saving landfill tipping fees.

The Public Works Department will collect Christmas trees after the Parks & Recreation recycling program is completed. From January 15 through January 31, Public Works will collect Christmas trees. Place the trees at the curb for collection. After January 31, all trees must be dropped off at our Recycling Convenience Center on Church Road.

Remember: You may pickup free mulch and woodchips at the Recycling Convenience Center.

See Brush/Tree collection for related information

The Department of Public Works will not collect sanitation and recycling on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.

Note: Due to twice-a-week collections, sanitation and recycling will be collected on Independence Day and Labor Day.

Each spring and fall, the O.C. Solid Waste Management, Recycling Department, sponsors a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program. Only Ocean County residential households and farmers are eligible for this free program. A driver's license or tax bill will be adequate proof of residence. Please call (732) 506-5047 for details. Pre-registration is required. Click here for Ocean County Website.

Municipalities and many other public agencies are required to mark certain storm drain inlets with messages reminding people that storm drains are connected to local bodies of water. Do not let sewage or other wastes flow into a stormwater system.

A Guide to Healthy Habits for Cleaner Water

Our telephone answering system now includes a touch-tone directory that forwards your call directly to the person who can best assist you. The system is a 24-hour-a-day message center.

During peak hours, your call may be answered by automated voice mail. This feature enables you to leave a brief message, rather than calling back. Calls for metal or extra pickups in a Robo can collection area may not receive a call back due to the volume of calls received. Our goal is to return all other calls by the end of the workday.