Lower Township Dump Hours

Lower Township Dump Hours: Everything You Need to Know

If you’re a resident of Lower Township, New Jersey, and need to dispose of trash, recycling, or other household waste, you’ll need to know the hours of operation for the local dump. Here’s everything you need to know about Lower Township dump hours, including what you can and cannot bring, and how to prepare your waste for disposal.

Lower Township Dump Hours

The Lower Township Recycling Center is located at 771 Seashore Road, Cold Spring, NJ 08204. The hours of operation are as follows:

• Tuesday through Saturday: 7:00 am – 2:45 pm
• Closed Sunday and Monday

What You Can Bring to the Lower Township Dump

The Lower Township Recycling Center accepts a variety of household waste, including:

• Household trash: Refrigerator garbage, Styrofoam, shredded paper, etc.
• Household recyclables: Plastics, aluminum cans, glass, cardboard, papers.
• Household appliances: Refrigerator, air conditioner, emptied lawnmowers, BBQ grills, metal vacuum cleaners, metal poles (without concrete), etc.
• Branches: Seven (7) feet in length & six (6) inches in diameter or less.
• Leaves: Garden debris, grass clippings.
• Rechargeable batteries: Drop off inside Lower Township Recycling Center office during business hours. Single-use batteries can be placed in trash.

What You Cannot Bring to the Lower Township Dump

The Lower Township Recycling Center does not accept the following items:

• Bulk items: Furniture, mattress/box spring, picnic tables, etc.
• Hazardous waste: Paint, Gas, Kerosene, Anti-freeze, etc.
• Tires
• Building material: Shingles, lumber, sheetrock, paneling, wood, pallets, windows, doors, garage doors, toilets, etc.
• Railroad ties and landscaping ties
• Concrete: Bricks and cinderblocks.
• Stumps: Larger than 6” in diameter
• Carpeting: Padding
• Propane tanks
• Auto batteries
• Electronics

Non-acceptable items are accepted at the CMCMUA Transfer Station. May require a fee- For information. (609) 465-9026.

How to Prepare Your Waste for Disposal

To ensure that your waste is disposed of properly, please follow these guidelines:

• Household trash: Place household trash in sturdy garbage bags.
• Household recyclables: Rinse out food and beverage containers before recycling. Flatten cardboard boxes to save space.
• Household appliances: Drain all fluids from appliances before bringing them to the dump.
• Branches: Cut branches into smaller pieces to make them easier to handle.
• Leaves: Place leaves in biodegradable bags or containers.
• Rechargeable batteries: Place rechargeable batteries in a sealed plastic bag.

Additional Information

• Proof of residency is required to use the Lower Township Recycling Center.
• Limit one (1) vehicle sticker per household.
• Lost stickers will not be replaced.
• Stickers must be affixed to vehicle, if not, proof of residency must be provided.

For more information about Lower Township dump hours and waste disposal, please visit the Township of Lower website.