Essex County Utilities Authority

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ESSEX COUNTY
UTILITIES AUTHORITY

The Essex County Utilities Authority (ECUA) is committed to
providing services to facilitate environmentally sound,
cost-effective solid waste disposal management in Essex County.

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MORE ABOUT NJ'S
CUT THE CUTLERY
CAMPAIGN

ABOUT NJ'S CUT THE
CUTLERY CAMPAIGN

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Read more about New Jersey's new law
to reduce single-use utensils, condiment packets and straws
(N.J.S.A. 13-1E-99.134a & N.J.S.A. 13-1E-99.126 )

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About

ESSEX COUNTY
RECYCLING

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The ECUA leads the charge to help residents
REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE through education, tools,
and organized drives to collect recyclable materials for a
greener Essex County.

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MORE ABOUT NJ'S
NEW PLASTIC LAW

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Read more about New Jersey's single-use bag,
Polystyrene and plastic straw law. ( PL 2020, c.117 )

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ESSEX COUNTY
SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT

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Every year, the ECUA ensures that over 500,000 tons of solid waste
from Essex County residents and businesses is disposed of
in an environmentally-safe manner.

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THE RECYCLE
COACH APP

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Recycle Coach helps you drastically reduce contamination
and become a force for good in the fight against climate change.

Legal Notices & RFP Bids

All Bid and RFP Documents will be posted on the ECUA website. To obtain a copy of any Bid or RFP, please send an email to botoole@essexutil.com

Upcoming ECUA Events

Essex County Parks Photography Contest

September 9 2026,

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

October 3rd 2026,

Computer and Electronics e-Waste Recycling Day

October 17th 2026,

Information on Bids for Outside Legal Counsel, Solid Waste Recycling Consultant, Auditing Services, Accounting Services and Video Production Services

Essex County Resident Resources

Essex County Recycling

The ECUA works with each of our municipalities to help them improve their recycling programs. The ECUA provides technical assistance, regulatory guidance and education for each of our Municipal Recycling Coordinators to help them help you to Recycle Right.

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Computer and Electronics Recycling »

Essex County Solid Waste Management

The ECUA works to ensure that the solid waste generated in Essex County is disposed of in an environmentally safe and economically sound manner.

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Household Hazardous Waste »

Recycle Coach

Have a recycling question? Don’t know if something can be recycled? The Recycle Coach will help to find your answer!

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Solid Waste Haulers in Essex County

Find rules to set up payments, disposal instructions, and driving directions necessary to utilize
the authorized Essex County Solid Waste Facilities.

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Solid Waste & Recycling Facilities in Essex County

This page provides a listing of all solid waste and recycling facilities currently operating within Essex County. If you need to find a recycling facility for your materials, check here.

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ECUA News

08 Apr

HPAI Disposal Guidance

SPECIFIC GUIDANCE FOR COUNTY/MUNICIPAL AGENCIES HANDLING, DISPOSING,OR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS REGARDING EXPIRED WILD BIRDS SUSPECTED OF INFECTION WITH...

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Upcoming Meetings

The Leroy F. Smith Jr. Public Safety Building
6th Floor
60 Nelson Place, Newark, NJ

All meetings are held at 2:00 P.M.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
No August Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Tuesday, February 16, 2027

SWAC

The Essex County Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Essex County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) advises the County Executive and the Board of Chosen Freeholders on all matters related to the development and implementation of, and modifications to, the District Solid Waste Management Plan.

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Education

Recycling & Sustainability Education

The ECUA supports and promotes programs in Essex County that provide education about recycling and the environment for residents young and old, like those provided by the Essex County Environmental Center.

Joseph N. DiVincenzo

We all share the duty of protecting our environment by disposing of waste in a responsible and environmentally safe manner. Working together as the “Greener Essex County Team” with the ECUA initiatives we can make a tremendous difference. Thank you for “Putting Essex County First!“

Acceptable Materials

Pesticides and Herbicides

Darkroom/Photographic chemicals

Driveway sealer

Aerosol spray paints

Nicad/Rechargeable Batteries

Automotive fluids (antifreeze, motor oil, steering fluids, etc.)

Household cleaning fluids

Car batteries

Fire extinguishers (home)

Pool chemicals

Mercury and products containing mercury

Gasoline/Kerosene

Oil based paints and stains

Chemistry sets

Propane tanks (barbecue type)

Fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts

Unacceptable Materials

Latex paint

Regulated Medical Waste or Infectious Waste

Explosives, Munitions, Ordnance or Reactive Materials

Unlabeled or Unidentified Materials

Commercial or Industrial Waste

Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms*

*These products should be returned to their manufacturer.

Asbestos

Empty Containers

Household batteries( AA, AAA, C, D, 9V)

Microwaves

Not For Commercial and Industrial Facilities.

ECUA Agendas

2026

2025

January

February

The March meeting is canceled.

April

The May meeting is canceled.

June

The July meeting is canceled.

No meeting scheduled in August.

October

November

The December meeting is canceled.

2024

January

February

The March meeting is canceled. The next meeting will take place April 23, 2024.

April

The May meeting is canceled.

June

The July meeting is canceled.

The September meeting is canceled.

November

The December meeting is canceled.

The December meeting has been canceled.

Disposing of Pressurized/Compressed Gas Cylinders/Tanks

Fire Extinguishers

Bring to Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Events

Propane Tanks

Bring small camping size up to 20 lb. barbeque size propane cylinders and tanks to Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Events

You may also recycle propane tanks by writing “RECYCLE” on the tank and taking it to any Blue Rhino location. Standard sized (20lbs.) propane tanks of any brand are accepted at Blue Rhino locations and there is no charge to participate in their program.

Helium Tanks

Please contact the tank manufacturer of this product for proper guidelines.

Additional Resources

Balloon Time Recycling

Balloon Time Recycling Video

Oxygen Tanks

Contact supplier listed on the tank for proper handling and disposal procedures. Some suppliers retain ownership of the tanks and may rent them to home users. Some suppliers will come pick them up or you may be able to deliver them to a nearby location.

Below are companies in the Essex County area, which may take oxygen cylinders/tanks. Most will take only cylinders/tanks with their label on it. (as of Mar 2021)

AWISCO, West Orange, NJ 973-736-020
Accepts oxygen tanks from residents at no charge.

Praxair Welding Gas and Supply Store, Newark, NJ 973-589-7895
Accepts only oxygen tanks labeled Praxair or Linde.

Lindcare, Livingston, NJ 973-808-9515
Accepts/picks up only the Linde oxygen tanks that they provided to the user.

Airgas, Linden, NJ 908-486-8230
Airgas, Paterson, NJ 973-742-221
Accepts only oxygen tanks with Airgas label.

Apria Health Care Roselle, NJ 908-793-0034
Accepts/picks up only tanks labeled Apria supplied by them.

2026 ECUA Meeting Schedule

The dates for the meetings of the Authority are as follows:

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

No August Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Tuesday, February 16, 2027

THE ESSEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, N.J.SA. 10:4-1 et. seq., PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Essex County Utilities Authority (the “Authority”) has established its meeting schedule for the year of 2026 (through its 2027 Reorganization Meeting). All meetings are scheduled to be held at 2:00 pm at the Authority’s offices, The Leroy F. Smith , Jr. , Public Safety Building, 60 Nelson Place, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ, on the dates set forth above. In accordance with the “Open Public Meetings Act” NJSA 10:4-6 and N.J.S.A 10:4-8(b), the Essex County Utilities Authority until further notice will be conducting its monthly meetings via telephonic conference call in connections. If any members of the public would like to join the monthly meeting, please call the ECUA Office to get the number (Telephone number 973-792-9060) at least 24 hours before the commencement of the scheduled meeting. If any member of the public would like to make any public comment via email please send it to botoole@essexutil.com at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the scheduled meeting. Your comment will be read into the record during the public comment portion of the meeting.