Refrigerator Recycling in Linden, NJ

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• 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: 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).
  • 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).
• 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).
  • 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.2016, c.87: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (approved January 9, 2017) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • Electronics inside refrigerators and freezers are excluded from covered electronic devices under the Act. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).

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