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County Recycling Center Holiday Closures:
All Closed 12/24 thru 12/26/25 except Red Bank will be Open 12/24/25.
All Closed 1/1/26. Red Bank will also be Closed 1/2/26.
Tire Center closed 12/24/25 and 1/1/26.
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An Introduction to Recycling
What is Recycling and Why Should I Do It? |
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Recycling means separating, collecting, processing, marketing and ultimately using
a material that would have been thrown away. This morning's newspaper can be recycled
for another morning's news or other paper products. |
- Recycling reduces our dependence on landfills and incinerators.
- Recycling protects our health and environment.
- Recycling conserves our natural resources
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What You Can Recycle |
Mixed Paper
-- Newspaper, office paper, clean food and beverage cartons (milk, OJ, juice, soup broth)
Cardboard
Glass
-- Bottles and jars (clear, green and brown) but PLEASE remove the lids
Aluminum Beverage Containers
Mixed Metals
Used Motor Oil
-- Car crank case oil
Plastics #1 and #2 Only
-- Soda bottles, milk jugs, etc. (just about any plastic with a neck)
Small Rechargeable Batteries and Computer Components
-- Computers and computer components only; rechargeable batteries only. For
more information, call the Recycling office at 423-209-6480
Tires
-- recycled at Tire Center only
Tire Center's Phone Number: 423-602-8473
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What You Can Do |
Reduce the amount
of garbage you generate by purchasing and using products wisely.
Reuse products
whenever possible.
Recycle all materials
possible. |