Hazardous Waste

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: RENTAL VEHICLES DELIVERING SOLID WASTE TO THE BURLINGTON COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY COMPLEX WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VIEW OUR TRANSPORTING GUIDELINES.

Household hazardous waste (HHW) is leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides. Improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health.

In an effort to remove HHW from the municipal solid waste stream and keep it out of the Burlington County landfill, the County commenced operation of a permanent collection facility in 1994. This facility is open year round and serves:

  • Homeowners within Burlington County;
  • Small businesses within Burlington County which produce small or infrequent amounts of hazardous waste (must be registered as a very small quantity generator (VSQG) (Hazardous Waste Small Business Program); and
  • Out-of-County residents.

NOTICE

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) may not be delivered via a commercial vehicle. Commercial vehicles are those with commercial license plates and/or those with business logos on them. 

HHW may not be delivered by rental trucks or trailers.  These are considered commercial vehicles.

Burlington County residents may bring their HHW generated from their residence in a residential vehicle.

All hazardous waste being generated and transported by a Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) must be registered as a self-generating hauler or have an A-901 license. There will be no exceptions. 

Are you a Very Small Quantity Generator? Click here to learn more.

To register your vehicle as a self-generating hauler or to apply for a A-901 license please visit https://www.wastedecals.nj.gov/sg2.html


Appointments/Charges

Burlington County residents are not required to make appointments, but must provide proof of residency. Materials will be accepted free of charge.

Qualifying small businesses and out-of-County residents must make an appointment by calling 609-499-5200. Both small businesses and out-of-County residents will be charged a fee (PDF) for services rendered.

Please note that materials will only be accepted during operating hours and the facility is closed on Mondays. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Saturday's 7 a.m.-Noon. If a holiday falls on a Monday, the facility will be closed on Tuesday as well.