Who needs to recycle?
In Ocean City, as in the State of New Jersey, it is the law to recycle. However, in Ocean City, we think of recycling as much more than a mandate. It is an aspect of good citizenship and environmental stewardship. Therefore, we require that all citizens and visitors comply with our program to maintain the high quality of life that they come to expect from our island.
Recycling is beneficial to the environment in many ways. Recycling saves energy, results in less air and water pollution and leads to reductions in greenhouse gas generation. In fact, approximately 1.67 metric tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) equivalents are avoided for every ton of municipal solid waste recycled.
Besides the environmental benefits, recycling is also a major component of New Jersey’s economy. A study conducted by the Northeast Recycling Council and USEPA found that almost 27,000 people in our State are employed in recycling and reuse establishments and that total receipts form these establishments are valued at over $5.9 Billion annually.
In Ocean City the cost of solid waste and recycling services has dropped over the past few years due in part to growing recycling rates. Every ton of waste that is recycled saves our City over $100.
City employees, homeowners, renters, visitors, business owners and students all need to recycle to make the program work. The City of Ocean City is one of few communities in the country that offers weekly curbside (including alleys) recycling to all households and businesses in the City. The service is even better in the high season when twice a week recycling services are provided. For businesses to receive service, they must prepare recyclables for collection the same way as households and set at the curb or alley for pick-up.
When is Collection Services Provided?
During the summer starting on the third Monday in June and ending on the Saturday following the first Monday in September, trash and recycling collection is provided according to the following schedule:
- Longport Bridge to north end of 9th Street Monday and Thursday (yard waste Thursday)
- South side of 9th Street to north side of 28th Street, Tuesday and Friday (yard waste Tuesday)
- South side of 28th Street to 59th Street, Wednesday and Saturday (yard waste Wednesday)
The winter trash and recycling collection schedule is:
Monday is south side of 34th to 59th Streets
Tuesday is south side of 17th to north side of 34th Streets
Wednesday is south side of 9th to north side of 17th Streets
Thursday is south side of 3rd to north side of 9th Streets
Friday is Longport Bridge to north side of 3rd Streets
City ordinance limit trash/recycling/yard waste containers to 32 gallon and no heavier than 50 lbs, they must also have a lid. Recycling and yard waste containers must have labels on them.
Bulk Items
One bulk item can be put out every time trash is collected.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected the same day as trash, if there are two trash collections weekly – yard waste is collected only the first collection of the week. Please place your yard waste in Kraft paper bags that can be purchased at the local hardware stores or supermarkets or in containers that are properly marked “Yard Waste.” Stickers can be obtained at City Hall, the Knight Building at 11th and Haven, and at the Ocean City Airport.
The Shelter Road Recycling Center is open for you convenience and is located off of Tennessee Avenue behind the Ocean City Golf Course. Hours of operation:
Summer Hours 9 am to 3 pm Monday thru Saturday
Winter Hours 9 am to 3 pm Monday, Wed., Fri. and Saturday
The Center accepts yard waste, cardboard, clean lumber, bottles and cans, concrete and tires for recycling.
Do your part to recycling in America’s Greenest Family Resort