Scrap Metal Recycling in North Bergen, NJ

Metal items are bulk in North Bergen and are picked up separately; call (201) 392-2128 or use the Tonnelle Avenue drop-off.

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Checked October 25, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in North Bergen

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · North BergenNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your scrap metal and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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North Bergen residential bulk item pick-up and drop-offCity service · North BergenNorth Bergen residentsCost not listed
How it works
Township bulk program: call (201) 392-2128/2129/2071/2072 to schedule curbside pickup (items out after 7 p.m. the night before; wood, metal and mattresses/box springs picked up separately), or drop items at 6100 Tonnelle Avenue with ID showing North Bergen residence. Bulk items: wood, metal, furniture, appliances, televisions/monitors/stereo components, mattresses and box springs (wrapped in plastic).
Cost & rules
- Call to schedule curbside pickup, or drop off at 6100 Tonnelle Avenue with North Bergen ID.
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Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.

More about scrap metal

New Jersey rules

Scrap processing facilities that receive lead acid batteries for recycling are among the places a used lead acid battery may be delivered. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-200 Disposal of used lead acid battery (opens in new tab)
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. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)

More New Jersey rules (4)

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. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab)

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Township of North Bergen: Residential Bulk Item Pick-Up/Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · Township of North Bergen
- Bulk items are wood, metal, furniture, appliances, televisions/monitors/stereo components and mattresses/box springs (wrapped in plastic). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Call (201) 392-2128/2129/2071/2072 to schedule; wood, metal and mattresses/box springs are picked up separately. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Bulk items can be dropped at 6100 Tonnelle Avenue with ID verifying North Bergen residence. 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-200 Disposal of used lead acid battery (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- Scrap processing facilities that receive lead acid batteries for recycling are among the places a used lead acid battery may be delivered. Checked October 25, 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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