First Saturday of the Month Drop-Off 

BRIDGEWATER - The Somerset County Recycling Center , located at 40 Polhemus Lane , will be holding its next First Saturday of the Month event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 4. 

As part of the program, residents can drop off textiles, chipboard items, electronics, button-cell and rechargeable batteries, tires, scrap metal, antifreeze and usual curbside materials, including plastic bottles and containers marked #1 through #7.

In addition to First Saturday of the Month events, residents can drop off electronics at Newtech Recycling Inc., located at 600A Apgar Drive , Somerset 08873 , weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Both drop-off opportunities are free. 

No household hazardous waste will be accepted at the First Saturday drop-off.

For a complete listing of recyclable items, recycling events and much more, visit www.co.somerset.nj.us/recycle.html or call the Somerset County Recycling Center at (732) 469-3363.

Canned goods and non-perishable food donations also can be brought to the First Saturday event.  Items will be delivered to the Food Bank Network of Somerset County.  Perishables and foods in glass containers are not accepted by food banks.

Recycling Pick-up Dates Adjusted for Christmas Holiday

BRIDGEWATER – The Somerset County Recycling Center , located at 40 Polhemus Lane , will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24, in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Curbside-recycling collection for residents of North Plainfield and Green Brook will be on Monday, Dec. 27.

 For more information, call the Somerset County Recycling Center at (732) 469-3363.