Computer and Electronics Recycling

Computer and Electronics (e-Waste) Recycling Days

Essex County electronic waste recycling day

Event Details

Sat May 16th, 2026 9:00am – 3:00pm
Essex County Dept. of Public Works
99 West Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ
Place items for disposal in trunk – remain in vehicle
Free to Essex County Residents with proof of residency

Event Summary

The ECUA Computer and Electronics (e-Waste) Recycling Days allow Essex County residents to bring unwanted electronics to a single location for responsible, safe recycling to remove lead and other dangerous chemicals from the waste stream. Items accepted include computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners, telecom equipment, speakers, televisions, keyboards, main frames, VCRs, stereos, DVD players, toasters, irons and cellular telephones. Residents are not charged any fees to have their items recycled.

Acceptable Materials

Computers

Monitors

Printers

Telecom Equipment

Fax Machines

Speakers

Main Frames

DVD Players

Old Cellular Telephones

Scanners

Televisions

Keyboards

VCRs

Stereos

Toasters

Irons

Unacceptable Materials

Microwave Ovens

Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms*

*These products should be returned to their manufacturer.

Commercial and Large Quantity Users May Not Drop Off Items.

Electronics Recycling Drop Off Location

Essex County Dept. of Public Works
99 West Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ

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

BID INFORMATION HERE

Plastic #1 and #2

Plastic #1

Plastic #1 refers to polyethylene terephthalate. Common uses include water and soft drink bottles, food jars and containers, and salad dressing bottles.

Plastic #2

Plastic #2 refers to high density polyethylene. Common uses include bottles for household cleaners and milk jugs.

White Goods

Refrigerators, ranges, water heaters, freezers, and other similar domestic appliances.

Ferrous Scrap

Ferrous metals contain iron, while non-ferrous metals do not. Ferrous metals are also magnetic.

Acceptable Materials

Computers

Monitors

Printers

Telecom Equipment

Fax Machines

Speakers

Main Frames

DVD Players

Old Cellular Telephones

Scanners

Televisions

Keyboards

VCRs

Stereos

Toasters

Irons

Unacceptable Materials

Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms*

*These products should be returned to their manufacturer.

Commercial and Large Quantity Users May Not Drop Off Items.

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.