Recycling in Linden, NJ

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• Union County: Household Hazardous Waste (2026 schedule) (opens in new tab) · County of Union
  • Union County holds household hazardous waste drop-off events in 2026 on April 25 and October 25 (UC VoTech, Scotch Plains), June 7 (UCNJ, Cranford) and August 8 (Kean University, Union), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Union County HHW events accept oil-based paints and varnishes; latex (water-based) paint is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Union County HHW events accept batteries but not alkaline batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Union County HHW events accept automobile, motorcycle and bicycle tires, limit 8 automobile tires per household, no rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Union County press release: July dates announced for free recycling program for residents (June 24, 2026) (opens in new tab) · County of Union
  • Union County describes its seasonal recycling events, including HHW and scrap metal, as a free recycling program for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Union County: Homeowners guide to proper household battery management (opens in new tab) · County of Union
  • Union County accepts rechargeable and button cell batteries at its HHW events; batteries must be bagged or have terminals taped. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Union County: Leftover Latex Paint (opens in new tab) · County of Union
  • Union County has no latex paint recycling program; dried latex paint goes in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Union County: Scrap Metal Recycling Program (2026 schedule) (opens in new tab) · County of Union
  • Union County scrap metal drop-off runs 9 a.m. to noon every first Thursday and third Saturday, April–November, at Rahway River Park (3 Parkway Drive, Rahway) and the Emergency Services Complex (151 Kenilworth Boulevard, Cranford). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted metals include microwaves, refrigerators, washers/dryers, dishwashers, stoves, air conditioners, bicycles and lawn furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed before drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Linden: Rules of the Disposal Yard (DPW Complex, 700 Lower Road) (opens in new tab) · City of Linden Department of Public Works
  • The Linden DPW Complex bulk trash disposal area at 700 Lower Road is open Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Non-commercial Linden residents may dump a limited amount of bulk trash one day per week; ID or tax bill is checked; commercial trash is prohibited. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Permitted bulky waste includes toys, furniture and large or small appliances, and passenger car/SUV tires without rims. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Passenger car and SUV tires without rims are permitted. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Recyclables accepted include large white goods (refrigerators, stoves, A/C units, tire rims) and steel, iron and aluminum items such as bed frames. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Computers, TVs, monitors, laptops, tablets, printers and copy/fax machines are not taken at the DPW yard; they are accepted at the Recycling Center, 2 Donaldson Place. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Union County: Municipal Electronics Drop-Off Programs (opens in new tab) · County of Union
  • Linden residents can drop off e-waste at the Recycling Center, 2 Donaldson Place. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• City of Linden: Bulk Trash Pickup is Back! (opens in new tab) · City of Linden
  • Linden permanently accepts bulk trash at the DPW yard Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Priority Waste: City of Linden service information (2025–2029 contract) (opens in new tab) · Priority Waste (city contract hauler)
  • Curbside bulk is allowed, limited to one item per week. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Mattresses and box springs are recommended to be bagged, but bagging is not required. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Freon must be removed and tagged by a licensed technician before a freon-bearing appliance goes to the curb; appliance doors must be removed. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• P.L.2008, c.130: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • The Electronic Waste Management Act bars charging consumers any fee or cost for the collection, transportation or recycling of covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • An authorized recycler may charge schools and local government units reasonable costs for collecting, transporting or recycling covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must keep a website and toll-free number listing where consumers can bring covered electronic devices for recycling. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• P.L.2016, c.87: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (approved January 9, 2017) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • Covered electronic devices are desktop or personal computers, computer monitors, portable computers, desktop printers, desktop fax machines and televisions sold to a consumer. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • A television is a stand-alone display system (CRT or other display) for receiving broadcast video, with a viewable area greater than 4 inches diagonally. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Portable computers, including laptops, with a video display greater than 4 inches are covered. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Manufacturer recycling programs must accept all types and brands of used covered electronic devices, including orphan devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must ensure there are enough electronics collection opportunities in each county, convenient to consumers to the extent practicable. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must ensure collection sites do not place unreasonable limits on the number of covered devices a consumer may drop off. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • A consumer is a person, State entity, school district or local government unit that bought a covered device at retail; business concerns are not consumers. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Handheld devices used for commercial mobile data or mobile radio service (cell phones) are not covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Electronics inside a microwave oven are excluded from covered electronic devices, so microwaves are not part of the e-waste program. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • Each county recycling plan had to designate collection sites for used televisions, and may designate sites for other covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-201 Retailers to accept used lead acid battery (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Every lead acid battery retailer (and wholesaler) must accept a used lead acid battery from the public during business hours when offered in exchange with the sale of a new one. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-199 Definitions (lead acid batteries) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Lead acid batteries here are storage batteries designed for motor vehicles, aviation equipment or marine vessels. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-204 Retailer to display notice that lead acid batteries may be recycled (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Retailers must post a notice: lead acid batteries can be recycled there, discarding an automotive or marine lead acid battery is illegal, and state law requires them to accept one with a new battery purchase. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).

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