This calendar is designed to help residents be current on all the services available from Public Works.

Regular weekly garbage collections are not indicated; however, holiday weeks resulting in a garbage collection day changes are noted.

Twice-a-week garbage collection (Monday and Thursday) for the Barrier Island, including Pelican Island, will begin the week of prior to Memorial Day and continue through the end of August. There will be no twice-a-week collections on the mainland.
If you have any questions about your collection day call 732-255-1000 ext. 8101.

To request a pickup, call 732-255-1000 ext. 8604 and following the instructions. Leave your address and a brief description of the items you need to dispose.

Toms River Township only allows one extra collection per month, per residency. There are two types of extra pickups that can be scheduled - Metal and Extra Collections (non-metal). Items that can not be picked up curbside but must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center include but are not limited to tires (off rim), paints, electronic equipment (computers, monitors, TV's, microwaves, etc.), empty propane tanks, motor oil, and batteries. Remember, we do not pickup move outs or an excessive volume. If you have a large amount of debris, please contact a private removal service

The Township will not provide curbside pickup of construction/demolition debris. Residents will be permitted to bring not more than two 35-gallon containers of construction/demolition debris to the Recycling Convenience Center two times per month. This debris must be placed in containers so that the quantity of material can be readily identified by the yard attendants. If such debris is not containerized, it will not be accepted. Should you have larger quantities of construction/demolition debris to dispose of, it must be brought to an approved landfill such as the Ocean County Landfill on State Highway 70 in Manchester Township by the resident, contractor, or licensed trash hauling company.

To request a pickup, call 732-255-1000 ext. 8604 and follow the instructions. Leave your address and a brief description of the items you need to dispose.

Toms River Township has two types of extra pickups that can be scheduled once a month - Metal and Extra Collections (heavy non-metal requiring a lift truck). Items that cannot be picked up curbside but must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center include but are not limited to tires (off rim), paints, electronic equipment (computers, monitors, TV's, microwaves, etc.), empty propane tanks, motor oil, and batteries. Remember, we do not pickup move outs or an excessive volume. If you have a large amount of debris, please contact a private removal service.

The Township will not provide curbside pickup of construction/demolition debris. Residents will be permitted to bring not more than two 35-gallon containers of construction/demolition debris to the Recycling Convenience Center two times per month. This debris must be placed in containers so that the quantity of material can be readily identified by the yard attendants. If such debris is not containerized, it will not be accepted. Should you have larger quantities of construction/demolition debris to dispose of, it must be brought to an approved landfill such as the Ocean County Landfill on State Highway 70 in Manchester Township by the resident, contractor, or licensed trash hauling company..

To schedule a metal or special collection call 732-255-1000 ext. 8604 and follow the prompts leaving your address and a brief description of the items you need to dispose.

Definitions & Schedules:

The Toms River Township Public Works Recycling Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (732) 255-1000 ext 8108.

Why Recycle:

Furthermore, materials designated as recyclable must be separated from waste at the point of origin or generation and not at the
point of disposal. This mandate applies to commercial, institutional and residential sectors.

In order for us to serve the residents of Toms River Township efficiently and effectively, and to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws, we must strictly adhere to certain rules and regulations. Your cooperation and understanding is expected and will be greatly appreciated.
Location: Behind the Toms River Township Public Works Department - 1672 Church Road

Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Recycling Convenience Center usage is limited to two visits per month, per residence, proof of residency is required.

Free leaf mulch is available at the Toms River Township Recycling Convenience Center for pickup by residents. We also can deliver either 10 or 20 cubic yards to your home at no charge. Please call 732-255-1000 extension 8108 to arrange for a delivery.

Spring – collections start April 2 and end April 13.
Fall - collections start October 15 and end October 26.

The Toms River Township Department of Public Works Roads Division is responsible for 2,104 township streets which equal approximately 400 miles. The department is also responsible for the repair of street signs, the cleaning of storm drains and street sweeping.

Bulk heading complaints should be directed to the Engineering Department at 732-341-1000 Ext. 8335.

If you need to report a damaged or missing street sign, a pothole, clogged storm drain or any other road related problem, please call 732-255-1000 ext. 8103.

If a sinkhole occurs, you should report it to Public Works immediately, as it usually indicates a damaged or deteriorated out pipe under the road surface. This should be repaired, depending on the severity of the problem, as soon as possible.

The Parks and Recreation Department conducts a Christmas tree recycling program each January. Residents should recycle Christmas trees by taking them to any one of the following locations through January. The trees will be made into wood chips rather than being added to the landfill thus saving landfill tipping fees.

The Public Works Department will collect Christmas trees after the Parks & Recreation recycling program is completed. From January 15 through January 31, Public Works will collect Christmas trees. Place the trees at the curb for collection. After January 31, all trees must be dropped off at our Recycling Convenience Center on Church Road.

Remember: You may pickup free mulch and woodchips at the Recycling Convenience Center.

See Brush/Tree collection for related information

The Department of Public Works office will be closed on all holidays as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

In order to reduce holiday associated costs, garbage and recycling will not be picked up on any of these holidays except the Friday after Thanksgiving Day.

On Monday holiday weeks, all collections will occur one day later than your normal collection day. For holidays not occurring on a Monday, should the holiday fall on or after your collection day, your collection day will be one day later than normal.

Thank you for your cooperation. Questions: Call 732-255-1000 ext. 8104.

O.C. Solid Waste Management, Recycling Department, sponsors the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program. This collection is scheduled for each spring and fall, budget permitting.  Only Ocean County residential households and farmers are eligible for this free program. A driver's license or tax bill will be adequate proof of residence. Please call (732) 506-5047 for details. Pre-registration is required. Click here for Ocean County Website

Toms River Township has an “Adopt-A-Spot” program, which encourages volunteers to register with the Department of Public Works to adopt a specific area to keep litter free, clean, and beautiful.  Plantings for beautification of such an area will be provided through the Clean Communities Program.  Individuals or groups should call (732) 255-1000 extension 8187 for more detailed information.

The State, through the Clean Communities Council, sponsors an “Adopt-A- Beach” program, which is designed to foster volunteer stewardship of New Jersey beaches, either coastal, bay, river, lakes, streams and all waterways.  Although the N. J. Clean Communities Council selects two days per year for statewide cleanups, they encourage volunteers to adopt beaches for clean-up any day throughout the year.  Additional information is available at njclean.org. 

Both the “Adopt-A-Spot” and “Adopt-A-Beach” clean-ups must be registered with the Clean Communities Coordinator at Public Works, (732) 255-1000 extension 8187, who will provide bags, gloves, etc. and removal of debris generated from your clean-up efforts, at no cost. 

Our telephone answering system now includes a touch-tone directory that forwards your call directly to the person who can best assist you. The system is a 24-hour-a-day message center.
During peak hours, your call may be answered by automated voice mail. This feature enables you to leave a brief message, rather than calling back. Calls for metal or extra pickups in a Robo can collection area may not receive a call back due to the volume of calls received. Our goal is to return all other calls by the end of the workday.
To reach Public Works staff, call 732-255-1000. Use one of the following extensions or e-mail addresses:

·  8104 - Louis Amoruso, Director or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8107 - Anthony Benyola, Deputy Director or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8140 - Special/extra pickups or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8110 - Special/extra pickups or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8101 - Special/Extra Pickups or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8104 - Bookkeeping inquiries or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8101 - Road and Sign related inquiries or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8101 - Sanitation inquiries or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8108 - Recycling inquiries or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8171 - Tree Trimmings/Brush inquiries or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8188 - Robo Can repairs and requests or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
·  8189 - Leaf Collection inquiries or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it