Recycling & Solid Waste Management

John T. Kendzulak, Jr., Recycling Superintendent

• Collects recyclable materials from county residents, public schools, municipal and county facilities.
• Recyclables are processed into marketable post-consumer commodities.
• Provides First Saturday of the Month Recycling Drop-Off Program to county residents.

Melissa D. Harvey, Manager of Solid Waste

• Responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring of solid waste disposal methods for the county.
• Conducts periodic Household Hazardous Waste disposal programs.
• Coordinates the Adopt-A-Road and Backyard Composting Programs for Somerset County.
• Recycling Coordinator establishes prices through quoting of commodities in the various markets. Designs and implements special recycling programs throughout the county. Assists municipal recycling coordinators in program operations.

Drop-off Events and more for Somerset County residents:

• 2018 Recycling Collection Schedule
• 2018 How-To Guide
• 2018 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events
• 2018 Composting & Grasscycling 
  
• 2018 Electronic Waste Drop-Off Opportunities
• 2018 First Saturday of the Month Drop Off Events
  
• 2018 Rx Medicine Drops & Home Medical Waste Information
• 2017 Talking Trash Newsletter
• 2017 Recycling Tonnage Report 

A valid New Jersey driver’s license to confirm Somerset County residency is required for Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Waste, Tire,  and First Saturday of the Month drop-off events.  Pre-registration is not required.  No businesses allowed.

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