Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents that free Scrap Metal Recycling drop-off locations are available on the first Thursday and third Saturday of each month from spring through fall. The next upcoming dates are Thursday September 7 and Saturday September 16.
The Scrap Metal Recycling program is free for Union County residents and no pre-registration is required.
A wide variety of household items and fittings are accepted, from bicycles and cabinets to gutters, lawn furniture and empty cans.
Household appliances are also accepted. Residents are reminded that by law, doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers. Units with doors still attached will not be accepted.
Residents can use either of two drop-off locations: in Cranford at the County Emergency Services Yard at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard, and in Rahway at the County’s Rahway River Park off St. Georges Avenue.
Both locations will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Residents needing to dispose of computers, televisions and other electronic equipment can bring them to the upcoming free Electronics Recycling Event in New Providence on Saturday, September 16.
For full details on all Union County free recycling events and programs visit the Union County Bureau of Planning and Recycling online at ucnj.org/recycling.
For quick links to all Union County environmental programs and activities visit The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connection.
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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.
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