Mobile Paper Shredding

Please download the Recycle Coach app and set reminders for upcoming events.  Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible) *Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacityPreviously shredded paper will not be accepted Rules to Remember *Shredding Program will end prior…

2023 Archive

Recycling

Recycling Programs for all County Residents Pumpkin Recycling Program Union County Holds Special “Beyond the Bin” Recycling Event This Fall The Union County Board of County Commissioners will be holding a special recycling event called Beyond the Bin on Saturday, November 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.at the Union County Vocational Technical School in…

Scrap Metal

Union County’s 2024 Recycling Events are now posted.  Please download the Recycle Coach app and set reminders for upcoming events.  Locations Visit any of these two locations for the dates below 2024 Schedule First Thursday and Third Saturday of each Month. All events run from 9am to noon. Thursday, April 4th Saturday, April 20th Thursday, May 2nd…

Electronics Recycling

Most Union County residents can bring computers, fax machines, monitors, printers and televisions to drop-off sites in their municipality. Curbside pickup is available in Rahway and Summit. Contact your local recycling coordinator for details. Union County residents can also recycle household electronics at local businesses such as Best Buy and Staples. Municipal Drop-Off Sites for Residents…

Household Hazardous Waste

Please download the Recycle Coach app and set reminders for upcoming events.  2024 Schedule All events run from 9 am to 2 pm. Latex Paint is not accepted! Day Date Location Street City Notes Saturday April 6th Vo-Tech 1776 Raritan Road Scotch Plains West Hall (Police Academy) Lot Sunday June 2nd Union College, New Jersey 1033…

Municipal Electronics Drop-Off Programs

You must be a resident of the town to participate in the following municipally run e-waste programs: Berkeley Heights Berkeley Heights residents can bring their e-waste to the Berkeley Heights DPW yard, located at 101 Berkeley Avenue, on the first Saturday of the month from 9 am to noon. Clark Clark residents can bring their…

Styrofoam

Clean, White, Block-Type Foam Only Please note – Only clean, white, rigid “block” type foam material is accepted at these sites. Wet or dirty foam will be rejected. Examples of acceptable foam include furniture and appliance packaging, with or without the #6 recycling stamp. These sites do NOT accept other types of foam, such as…

Plastic Film

Program Overview The new plastic film recycling program enables Union County residents to bring their clean, dry plastic bags, bubble wrap and other types of plastic film to a local collection site for recycling. The program launched with an initial cohort of 12 municipalities. Residents can check their municipal website for up-to-date details about drop-off…

Monofilament Fishing Line​

Union County anglers have a convenient way to safely dispose of used monofilament fishing line. Specially designed “Reel in and Recycle” bins are located at several popular fishing spots throughout the County parks system. These PVC bins are part of an effort to reduce litter in local waterways and protect local wildlife. They are exclusively designed for monofilament fishing…