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Recycling Materials Index

This index is not an exhaustive one for the Recycling Program. Also, some of the items are related to the Recycling Program; however their links go to non-Recycling Program web sites.



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Aluminum/Aluminum Cans

Category and Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Markets Directory

 
 

Antifreeze

Category and Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
List of New Jersey County Household Hazardous Waste Coordinators and Program Summaries
Class D Recyclable Materials definition - New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
USEPA Information on Antifreeze Recycling

   
 

Appliances

County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
EPA Publication - Safe Disposal Procedures for Household Appliances that Use Refrigerants
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Markets Directory

   
 

Asphalt

Asphalt Millings Guidance Document
Category and Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
Class B Recycling Facilities
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Facility Exemption for Construction Debris

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B

Batteries

Auto (lead acid) Battery Recycling Information
Batteries - Avoid the Spark - New education campaign aims to reduce battery-ignited fire danger by helping residents identify and recycle household batteries
Call2Recycle® Sponsors Association of New Jersey Household Hazardous Waste Coordinators Battery Recycling Initiative

Category and Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
Homeowners Guide to Proper Household Battery Management
“Is Your Life Mercury Free?” informational brochure
Recycle Your Rechargeable Batteries!
USEPA Information on Lithium Battery Recycling Regulatory Status & FAQs
- Used Lithium-Ion Batteries USEPA Online Resource


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C

Carpeting

See Textiles

 
  Carton

Carton Recycling Information for Communities, Businesses and Schools
 
 

Class A Recyclable Materials

County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Markets Directory

 
 

Class B Recyclable Materials

Class B Recycling Facilities
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Facility Exemption for Construction Debris
Tree Preservation/Waste Reduction - Preserving Trees During Site Development: Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits

 
 

Class C Recyclable Materials

Class C Recycling Facilities
New Jersey’s Manual on Composting Leaves & Management of Other Yard Trimmings
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Technical Manual for Class C Recycling Center Approvals

 
 

Class D Recyclable Materials

Authorized Class D Used Oil Recycling Facilities
Compact Fluorescent Bulb Recycling News!
“Is Your Life Mercury Free?”
informational brochure
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Universal Waste Information Site
Used Motor Oil Recycling Information - When You Do It Yourself, Do It Right
Used Oil Recycling - County Drop-off Locations

 
 

Compostables

Article on Backyard Composting (Rutgers University)
Class C Recycling Facilities
New Jersey’s Manual on Composting Leaves & Management of Other Yard Trimmings
New Jersey’s Toolkit for Backyard Composting - (pdf, NJ Organics Recycling Foundation)
Source Reduction in the Garden
Technical Manual for Class C Recycling Center Approvals

 
  Computer Printout

Category and Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
Recycling Markets Directory
 
 

Computers

“Is Your Life Mercury Free?” informational brochure
List of New Jersey County Household Hazardous Waste Coordinators and Program Summaries
Universal Waste Information Site

 
 

Construction Debris

Class B Recycling Facilities
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Facility Exemption for Construction Debris
Tree Preservation/Waste Reduction - Preserving Trees During Site Development: Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits

 
  Corrugated

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)

County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Markets Directory
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D

Demolition Debris

Class B Recycling Facilities
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules

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E

Electronics Waste

DEP Electronic Waste Recycling Information
“Is Your Life Mercury Free?” informational brochure
List of New Jersey County Household Hazardous Waste Coordinators and Program Summaries
"Recycle Your Cell Phone - It's An Easy Call"
Universal Waste
Information Site

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F

Fluorescent Tubes

Compact Fluorescent Bulb Recycling News!
Fluorescent Bulb Recycling

Hazardous Waste Lamp Fact Sheet
“Is Your Life Mercury Free?” informational brochure
Universal Waste Information Site

 
 

Food Waste

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
Class C Recycling Facilities
DEP Food Waste Information and Resources
Food Waste Reduction…How to Reduce Food Waste at Home!
Technical Manual for Class C Recycling Center Approvals

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G

Glass Containers

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Markets Directory

 
 

Grass Clippings

Grass – Cut It and Leave It Information
Source Reduction in the Garden

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H

Holiday Waste

Environmental New Year’s Resolutions (Infographic)
Food Waste Reduction…How to Reduce Food Waste at Home!
Green Your Holidays (Infographic)
Reuse Opportunities Listed By Material (list includes names and websites of organizations involved in reuse of various materials)
Sustainable Gift Giving (Infographic)
Trimming Our Holiday “Wasteline”
Waste Reduction Ideas for the Holidays
(Infographic)

 

Household Hazardous Waste

List of New Jersey County Household Hazardous Waste Coordinators and Program Summaries

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J

Junk Mail

Source Reduction (waste reduction)

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L

Leaves

Article on Backyard Composting (Rutgers University)
Class C Recycling Facilities
New Jersey’s Manual on Composting Leaves & Management of Other Yard Trimmings
Source Reduction in the Garden
Technical Manual for Class C Recycling Center Approvals

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M

Metals

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
EPA Publication - Safe Disposal Procedures for Household Appliances that Use Refrigerants
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Markets Directory
 
 

Mixed Office Paper

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Markets Directory

 
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Newspapers

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Markets Directory

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O

Oil (Used)

Authorized “Class D” Used Oil Facilities
County Recycling Coordinators
Guidelines for Siting Used Oil Collection Tanks
List of New Jersey County Household Hazardous Waste Coordinators and Program Summaries
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Used Motor Oil Recycling Information -When You Do It Yourself, Do It Right
Used Oil Recycling - County Drop-off Locations

 
 

Organics

Class C Recycling Facilities
Grass – Cut It and Leave It Information
New Jersey’s Manual on Composting Leaves & Management of Other Yard Trimmings
Source Reduction (waste reduction) “Cut it and Leave It” information
Source Reduction in the Garden
Technical Manual for Class C Recycling Center Approvals
Tree Preservation/Waste Reduction - Preserving Trees During Site Development: Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits

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P

Packaging

Source Reduction (waste reduction)

 
 

Paint

Lead-Based Paint Abatement Debris Disposal Guidelines
List of New Jersey County Household Hazardous Waste Coordinators and Program Summaries

 
 

Paper (Recyclable)

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Markets Directory

 

Petroleum Contaminated Soil

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)

 

Plastics

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Markets Directory

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Refrigerators

Safe Disposal Requirements for Household Applicances that Use Refrigerants

 

Rubber

See Tires (Scrap)

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S

Scrap Tires

See Tires (Scrap)

 
 

Solid Waste

Solid and Hazardous Waste Program website

 
 

Steel Cans

See Metal

 
 

Stumps

See Tree Parts/Tree Stumps

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T

Textiles

Carpet Recycling Facilities
Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)

 
 

Tin Cans

See Metals

 
 

Tires (Scrap)

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
Class B Recycling Facilities
County Recycling Coordinators
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
“Scrap Tire Management in New Jersey” section from Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan 2006
UMDNJ- EOHSI Crumb Infill and Turf Report, October 31, 2011 – “Crumb Infill and Turf Characterization for Trace Elements and Organic Materials”

 
   
 

Trash

See Solid Waste

 
 

Tree Parts/Tree Stumps

Class B Recycling Facilities
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Facility Exemption for Construction Debris
Tree Preservation/Waste Reduction - Preserving Trees During Site Development: Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits

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U

Universal Waste

Compact Fluorescent Bulb Recycling News!
County Recycling Coordinators
“Is Your Life Mercury Free?” informational brochure
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Source Reduction (waste reduction)
Universal Waste Information Site

 
 

Used Oil

See Oil (Used)

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V

Vegetative Waste

See Class C Recyclable Materials, Compostables, Food Waste and Organics

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W

Wallboard

Class B Recycling Facilities
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Facility Exemption for Construction Debris

 
 

White Goods

See Metals

 
 

Wood Waste

Class B Recycling Facilities
New Jersey Recycling Laws and Recycling Rules
Recycling Facility Exemption for Construction Debris
Tree Preservation/Waste Reduction - Preserving Trees During Site Development: Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits

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