AVON RECYCLING PROGRAM
Recycling Collection
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
Recyclables must be put out to the edge of the lane, or at the curb if you do not have access to a lane. All containers must
be marked as “recycling.” Lids are to be removed on collection day. Do not put recycling in bags.
The Borough DPW will collect:
Newspapers Should to be tied in bundles or in bins, not to exceed 12 inches. Newspaper pick up does not include junk
mail.
Tin cans, aluminum cans, glass bottles and plastic household containers These items should be comingled or placed
together in containers..
Cardboard is NOT collected from residents but can be brought to the recycling center. (Cardboard is collected from
businesses only).
Household recycling pick up is every other week.
Recycling Center
Avon Residents Only
Located at Jefferson Ave and South Station Ave.
Mid June through Mid September:
Hours – Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sundays and Holidays Closed
Mid September through Mid June:
Hours – Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sundays and Holidays Closed
Empty all recyclables into appropriate dumpsters. A dumpster is provided for empty bags. Do not leave items
outside the gates when closed.
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What Do I Do With? ……
Appliances – Household appliances
Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and any other products that contain freon have a charge of $25
per unit. The fee is payable to the Borough of Avon. Please include the address and telephone number. Once payment
is received, we will collect the unit/s. (Always remember to remove the doors from refrigerators and freezers).
Batteries –
-Household batteries Alkaline batteries, (dry cell) AAA, AA, C, D, 9v, can be thrown out with your
regular household trash.
-Silver “button batteries” should be returned to retail stores or to county sponsored drops GO TO
Mon Cty Drop Off Sites, or can be brought to the borough office.
-Old car and boat batteries can be dropped off at the Public Works yard during regular business
hours. However, you should check with local repair facilities to see if they accept or turn it in when you
get a new battery.
-Rechargeable batteries should be brought to retail store drop offs. Check www.call2recycle.org
for drop off locations.
Bubble Wrap – Dispose with your regular household refuse or call a local shipping outlet to see if they
will accept. DO NOT RECYCLE.
Electronics
The list of electronics below have to be recycled as per “ The Electronic Waste Management Act “ of New Jersey.
Law prohibits computers and TV’s and certain other electronics from being disposed of in the trash. They must
be recycled.
Items to recycle:
TV’s (without wood cabinets), computers, computer monitors, laptops, hard drives, printers, fax machines,
scanners, keyboards, mice, cables, radios, phones, cameras, VCR’s, DVD players, stereo components.
You are responsible for removing data from hard drives.
There is an “Avon Residents Only” drop off area at the Public Works recycling center. Please leave in the
designated area.
Most all electronic retailers are required take your old TV or computer when purchasing a new one.
LINK TO Monmouh County recycling sites
These products contain a small amount of
mercury. They can not be brought to the borough recycling facility. If you would
like to dispose of these materials, you may bring them unbroken to some home
centers ie Home Depot. Call ahead to make sure they are accepted. Large quantity
used fluorescent bulb generators ( offices, stores, etc. ) can order the appropriate
boxes from the internet to have the used bulbs shipped out and recycled.
Fluorescent Bulbs/Thermometers
Household Hazardous Waste
All hazardous waste must be taken to the Monmouth County Reclamation Center in Tinton Falls. Please call ahead
for an appointment and directions at 732-922-2234.
Examples of household hazardous waste: paint thinner, roofing tar, mercury thermometers, household cleaning
products, pesticides, gasoline, etc. A copy of the Monmouth County Recycling Directory is available outside the gate
of the Avon recycling area
Junk Mail
Junk mail can be brought to the Recycling Center. Examples of junk mail are :office paper, envelopes, computer paper.
This Category of recyclables includes CEREAL TYPE BOXES. Please use the appropriate container at the Recycling Center.
JUNK MAIL SHOULD NOT BE PUT OUT WITH NEWSPAPERS OR PLACED IN THE NEWSPAPER CONTAINER
AT THE RECYCLING CENTER
Paint
--Latex Paint – Latex paint is to be placed in the garbage with your regular household refuse. Remove lids
and air dry the residual paint. Note: mixing kitty litter with the paint will speed up the drying process. DO
NOT RECYCLE and do not bring paint containers to the Recycling Center.
Other paints- Enamel or oil based paint, paint thinners and turpentine should be handled as household
hazardous waste.
Packing Paper, Packing Peanuts, Styrofoam – Place in the garbage with your regular household refuse.
DO NOT RECYCLE. Please remove from boxes before recycling. It may be possible to take packing
peanuts to a local shipping store. They also make a great drainage aid for your container plants.
Pizza Boxes – Dispose with your regular household refuse. DO NOT RECYCLE.
Plastic Flower Pots and Flower Flats – Return to the place of purchase or place with your regular
household refuse. DO NOT RECYCLE.
Scrap Metal – The Borough DPW will collect metal on average every tow to three weeks. Please call
before putting putting out for collection.
Syringes – Break needles and place in a hard plastic bottle with a secure top. Dispose with your regular
household refuse. You can also join a syringe return program. DO NOT RECYCLE.
Take Out Containers – Plastic, Styrofoam, cardboard (pizza boxes included) are to be disposed thru your
regular household refuse. DO NOT RECYCLE.
Tires – There is a fee of $3 per tire for automobiles and small pickups. $5 per tire for large trucks.
Tires must not have rims. The fee is payable to the Borough of Avon. Once payment is received,
we will collect the tire/s. Please include the address and telephone number.
Used Motor Oil –. Used motor oil and antifreeze in disposable containers may be brought to the
Recycling Center.