The body was found at the Republic Services recycling plant in Farmingdale on Wednesday, Sept. 4, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the Railroad Avenue facility at around 2:42 p.m.
Investigators said Republic employees were sorting materials when they spotted the man's body on the conveyor belt.
Troopers said the man's identity hasn't been determined and the investigation remained ongoing.
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