Recycling in West Orange, NJ

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• ECUA: Computer and Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Essex County Utilities Authority
  • ECUA e-waste days are free to Essex County residents with proof of residency; residents are not charged any fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted: computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners, telecom equipment, speakers, televisions, keyboards, mainframes, VCRs, stereos, DVD players, toasters, irons and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Microwave ovens are not accepted at e-waste days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The listed event is Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at the Essex County Dept. of Public Works, 99 West Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Commercial and large-quantity users may not drop off items. Checked October 26, 2026.
• ECUA: Household Hazardous Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · Essex County Utilities Authority
  • ECUA HHW collections are free to Essex County residents with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted: oil-based paints and stains, NiCad/rechargeable batteries and car batteries, among other HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paints and stains are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint and household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Township of West Orange: Bulky Trash Items (opens in new tab) · Township of West Orange
  • Bulky trash examples: furniture, storm windows, rolled carpet, doors, mattresses, box springs, cabinets, ceramic fixtures, appliances, water heaters, scrap metal and completely dried-out paint. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Collected in limited quantities on the second collection day in each zone (Thursday, Friday or Saturday); each item under 300 pounds. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Prohibited include auto parts, tires, hazardous waste, liquid paint and items over 300 pounds; refrigerant items are not permitted in bulky trash. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Contact Suburban Disposal at 973-227-7020 for weekly collection of refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners and dehumidifiers; doors removed; one refrigerator or freezer, or two small units, per collection. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • One refrigerator or freezer or two window air conditioners or dehumidifiers per collection; doors must be removed. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Old TVs are not permitted in the garbage; call Suburban Disposal to be listed for Tuesday curbside collection; TVs are also accepted at the W.O.E.C., 590 Mt. Pleasant Avenue. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Computer towers, laptops and monitors are not permitted in the garbage and may be brought to the W.O.E.C., 590 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, or the ECUA site. 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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