Recycling in Teaneck, NJ

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• Teaneck Township: Recycling Depot (opens in new tab) · Township of Teaneck Department of Public Works
  • The Recycling Depot at 1600 River Road is open 7 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday and closed Monday through Thursday. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • Residents may bring white goods such as stoves, water heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, electronics, washers and dryers to the Recycling Depot; the offer is not open to businesses. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • Washing machines, clothes dryers and water heaters can be dropped off or picked up at no cost; Freon items such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners cost $20.00 per unit. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • Public Works picks up white goods curbside on Fridays by appointment; call (201) 837-1600 ext. 1727 or e-mail DPW. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • The Recycling Depot accepts computers, laptops, monitors, TVs, cell phones, printers, scanners, fax machines, audio equipment and microwave ovens; TVs or radios in large wooden cabinets are not accepted. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • The Recycling Depot accepts vehicle batteries only; they are not picked up curbside, and other batteries go to the BCUA. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • Metals accepted at the depot include mixed-gauge steel, iron and steel, cast iron, aluminum siding and window frames, copper, brass and electric motors; tires, furniture, paint and closed cylinders are not accepted. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
• 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.
• BCUA: 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events (flyer) (opens in new tab) · Bergen County Utilities Authority
  • HHW collections are free of charge for Bergen County residents only; ID required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 collection dates are April 19, May 16, June 7, October 18 and November 14; sites open 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paints and varnishes are acceptable; empty containers and hardened paint cans are garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Empty containers or hardened paint cans are garbage, not HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Vehicle and rechargeable batteries are accepted; alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) go in normal trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No business or commercial waste is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• BCUA: Tires/Electronics/Mobile Paper Shredding in 2026 (opens in new tab) · Bergen County Utilities Authority
  • In 2026 the BCUA again ran tire, shredding and electronics/computer collections at Bergen Community College (April 26, August 8) and Campgaw Mountain Reservation (June 13, October 4), 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• BCUA: 2026 Recycling Events for Bergen County Residents (flyer) (opens in new tab) · Bergen County Utilities Authority
  • Four-tire limit per delivery; tires with or without rims are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The collections are safe and free for Bergen County residents; proof of residency required; no business waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Township of Teaneck: Garbage and Recycling (opens in new tab) · Township of Teaneck
  • For solid and bulk waste collection Teaneck refers residents to approved garbage haulers; the township provides curbside recycling. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and tied for curbside collection. 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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