Union County residents with old metal gutters, fencing, or appliances to dispose of can bring these items and more to free scrap metal recycling drop-off sites on Saturday, August 20. The scrap metal recycling program is sponsored by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and takes place twice each month from April to November.
“Our free scrap metal recycling program enables Union County residents to conserve valuable resources, and it helps our municipalities manage their waste disposal budgets, too,” said Union County Board of Commissioners Chair Rebecca Williams.
Acceptable items for recycling include but are not limited to air conditioners, aluminum scrap, aluminum siding, bicycles, brass, copper, dishwashers, electric fans, fencing (chain/wire), freezers, gutters, irons, lawn furniture, metal cabinets, metal sheds, microwaves, pots and pans, railings, refrigerators, stoves, tire rims, toasters, washers and dryers, window frames (no glass), and wire hangers.
Scrap metal drop-off will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on August 20 at two free drop-off centers:
- Cranford: Emergency Services Building, 151 Kenilworth Boulevard
- Rahway: Rahway River Park (follow Park Drive, Rahway off St. Georges Avenue to service yard across from swimming pool)
Residents in any Union County municipality may bring their scrap metal to either of these sites.
The next scrap metal events will take place on Thursday, September 1 and Saturday, September 17.
Please note that Union County’s scrap metal recycling events are drive-up only, and contact-free.
Participants must remain in their vehicles at all times. Materials should be placed in trunk, cargo area or truck bed and be easily accessible for staff to remove.
For more information, upcoming dates and directions to all Union County recycling programs and locations, visit the Bureau of Recycling and Planning website at ucnj.org/recycle or call the Union County Recycling Hotline at 908-654-9889.
To receive schedule alerts, and to stay up to date with Union County and local recycling programs, download the free Recycle Coach mobile app.
Quick links to all Union County environmental programs and activities are available at The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connection.
For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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