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MCMUA Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Mt. Olive Transfer Station)

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) in Flanders, Morris County, New Jersey.

Address: 168 Gold Mine Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836
Hours: By appointment
Who can use it: Morris County residents, by appointment; Somerset County residents are accepted for a fee (per Somerset County)
Cost: Barbecue-size propane cylinders $5 each; camping-size propane cylinders free
Appointment: Required
Phone: 973-829-8006

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) at 973-829-8006 before you load the car.

What you can bring

✓Paint
✓Batteries
✓Motor oil
✓Antifreeze
✓Gasoline
✓Fluorescent bulbs
–Electronics
✓Propane
✓Pesticides
✓Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Adhesives; aerosol cans; small amounts of asbestos (under 100 lbs, wet, double-bagged); automotive cleaning products; automotive fluids (oil, antifreeze, brake, diesel, transmission and steering fluids); used oil filters; lead-acid batteries (car, boat, motorcycle, ATV); rechargeable batteries (NiCd, NiMH, lithium-ion) and button-cell and lithium batteries; caulks; caustic cleaning materials; cooking oils; corrosive liquids and solids; driveway sealant and roofing tar with coal tar or petroleum distillates; fire extinguishers; flammable liquids (lighter fluid, diesel fuel); fluorescent bulbs and CFLs; gasoline and diesel; kerosene; muriatic acid; nail polish and remover; oil-based paints, varnishes, stains and lacquers; pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers; photography and printing chemicals; pool chemicals and chlorine; propane cylinders; solvents and paint thinners; mercury thermometers and thermostats

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Explosives and highly reactive materials (ammunition, fireworks, picric acid and similar); containers larger than 5 gallons; unlabeled containers; latex paint and dried paint cans; appliances, including those with Freon; compressed gas cylinders (oxygen, acetylene); rock salt; construction materials; radioactive materials; medical waste, medications and sharps; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; tires

Limits

Quantity limitsNo more than 55 gallons of used motor oil or 100 lbs of asbestos per person; containers up to 5 gallons

Rules and residency

Who can use itMorris County residents, by appointment; Somerset County residents are accepted for a fee (per Somerset County)

Note from the sourceOpen year-round by appointment only: book online on the MCMUA page or call 973-829-8006. Call first to discuss large quantities.

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

SCMUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (Lafayette)
Collection event · 14 mi away · 34 Route 94 S, Lafayette, NJ 07848 · Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026, Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Who can use it: Sussex County residents only; no businesses, schools, towns or commercial vehicles; no registration
SCMUA Recycling Center and Resident’s Convenience Center (motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, propane)
Permanent drop-off · 14 mi away · 34 Route 94 S, Lafayette, NJ 07848
Who can use it: Sussex County residents
MCMUA Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day (Pequannock Valley Park, Pompton Plains)
Collection event · 23 mi away · Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Who can use it: Morris County residents; proof of residency required (driver’s license, lease, tax bill or other bill with a Morris County address); no commercial vehicles
Union County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off (UC VoTech, Scotch Plains)
Collection event · 26 mi away · 1776 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 · Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2026, Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Who can use it: Union County residents
Hunterdon County Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Day (Route 12 County Complex)
Collection event · 28 mi away · 314 State Route 12, Flemington, NJ 08822 · Date: Sat, Mar 21, 2026, Sat, Jun 20, 2026, Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Who can use it: All Hunterdon County residents; no pre-registration; no commercial plates
Passaic County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (City of Passaic)
Collection event · 31 mi away · 141 First St, Passaic, NJ · Date: Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Who can use it: Passaic County residents; proof of residency required; no commercial generators

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FAQ

Who can use MCMUA Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Mt. Olive Transfer Station)?

Morris County residents, by appointment; Somerset County residents are accepted for a fee (per Somerset County)

Is it free?

Barbecue-size propane cylinders $5 each; camping-size propane cylinders free

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil-based paints, varnishes, stains and lacquers. Accepted: solvents and paint thinners. Not accepted: latex paint and dried paint cans.

What will they turn away?

Explosives and highly reactive materials (ammunition, fireworks, picric acid and similar); containers larger than 5 gallons; unlabeled containers; latex paint and dried paint cans; appliances, including those with Freon; compressed gas cylinders (oxygen, acetylene); rock salt; construction materials; radioactive materials; medical waste, medications and sharps; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; tires

Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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