Computer Recycling in Paramus, NJ

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• Bergen County Utilities Authority: Computer Recycling (opens in new tab) · Bergen County Utilities Authority
  • The BCUA runs an NJDEP-approved Computer and Electronics Recycling Depot for all Bergen County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The depot is at 98 Empire Boulevard, Moonachie, and collects 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted: monitors, CPUs, printers, keyboards, faxes, copiers, laptops and components, television sets and VCRs, stereo equipment and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The depot also accepts equipment from businesses; call the hotline for details. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Borough of Paramus: Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Borough of Paramus
  • Proof of residency is required. Accepted: cardboard, clothes, commingled materials, computers, electronics, metal, newspaper, used oil and tires (surcharge per tire). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Proof of residency is required. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; Wednesday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Borough of Paramus: Materials Disposal Guide (opens in new tab) · Borough of Paramus
  • Computer and electronic items are scheduled for curbside collection twice a month by calling Public Works; they can also go in the Recycling Center electronics dumpster. Includes cell phones, monitors, laptops, printers, copiers, faxes, stereos, TVs and VCRs. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • The electronics category includes copy machines, faxes, stereo radios, TVs and VCRs. 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).
  • Since January 1, 2011, no one may knowingly dispose of a used covered electronic device, or its components, as solid waste in New Jersey. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Used computers, monitors and laptops, as covered electronic devices, may not be knowingly disposed of as solid waste in New Jersey (since January 1, 2011). 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).
  • 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).
• 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).
  • 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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