Scrap Metal Recycling in Teaneck, NJ

Teaneck's Recycling Depot on River Road takes scrap steel, iron, aluminum, copper and brass from residents, Friday to Sunday.

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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 Teaneck

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TeaneckNo 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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Teaneck DPW Recycling Depot and white goods pickupCity service · TeaneckTeaneck residentsCost not listed
How it works
Teaneck's Recycling Depot at 1600 River Road (DPW yard) is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m.–2:45 p.m. for residents' white goods, electronics, scrap metal, vehicle batteries and used motor oil. DPW also picks up white goods curbside on Fridays by appointment ((201) 837-1600 ext. 1727). Washers, dryers and water heaters are free; Freon items such as refrigerators and air conditioners cost $20 per unit.
Cost & rules
- Depot open Friday–Sunday 7 a.m.–2:45 p.m., 1600 River Road.
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Before you go

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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Where this information comes from

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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).
- 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).
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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