Southern Recycle Center - Operations Center in Manahawkin, New Jersey

Southern Recycle Center is an operations center located at 379 Haywood Rd, Manahawkin, New Jersey, within Ocean County. As an operations center, it serves as a hub for managing utility-related activities, likely supporting water or wastewater services in the region. The facility is operational and plays a role in the broader utility infrastructure of the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes NERC CIP standards for critical infrastructure protection. Operations centers of this type typically coordinate field activities, monitor system performance, and ensure service reliability. The NAICS codes 221118 (Other Electric Power Generation) and 221119 (Other Electric Power Generation) suggest a potential connection to electric power operations, though the facility's name implies a focus on recycling or resource recovery. Environmental significance of this facility lies in its role supporting utility operations that serve the local community. Operations centers are critical for maintaining service continuity, responding to outages, and managing infrastructure. In the context of New Jersey, a densely populated state, such facilities contribute to grid resilience and environmental compliance by enabling efficient management of utility assets.

The Southern Recycle Center operates within a region characterized by coastal ecosystems and urban development. As an operations center, its environmental impact is indirect, primarily through the management of utility services that affect local water quality and energy use. The facility's role in coordinating operations can influence the efficiency of resource recovery and waste management, contributing to broader environmental goals such as reducing landfill use and promoting recycling.