Recycling Collection

Recycling Collection takes place on Thursdays once every two weeks, excluding the fifth week of the month. Click here to view the zone sheet to determine your zone and Recycling Collection day.

Recycling Information

Tinton Falls collects recyclables “single stream” style from all curbside residents and “comingled” style from businesses and multifamily units.
Single stream means all recycling is placed in one container. Comingled means everything is placed in separate bins before collection.

Plastic & Glass Containers

• Labeled #1 PET (CAPS ON)
• Labeled #2 HDPE containers and tubes
• Labeled #5 PP containers such as:
  • Margarine tubs
  • Baby wipe containers
  • Yogurt cups

Metal Cans

• Aluminum cans, tin cans, bi-metal cans
• Non-hazardous aerosol cans
• Clean aluminum foil

 Paper & Cardboard

• Cardboard shipping boxes (Cardboard must be broken down and placed in your recycling bin)
• Pizza Boxes
• Mixed paper including:
  • Chipboard (cereal boxes)
  • White/colored paper
  • Magazines, newspaper, soft covered books

Items Not Accepted

• Ceramics, dishware, glassware
• Light bulbs
• Propane Tanks
• Plastic wrap, bubble wrap
• Plastic Bags
• Styrofoam
• Batteries (ANY KIND)
• Electronic Waste
• Any food
• Food wrappers; used paper plates, napkins, paper towels
• Any medical waste/needles