Please download the Recycle Coach app and set reminders for upcoming events.
All events run from 9 am to 2 pm. Latex Paint is not accepted!
| Date | Day of Week | Municipality | City | Location | Location Specific Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2023 | Saturday | Union College | Cranford | 1033 Springfield Avenue | Parking Lots 5A and 5B |
| June 3, 2023 | Saturday | Kean University | Union | 1000 Morris Avenue | Kean Hall Lot |
| August 6, 2023 | Sunday | Union County Vo-Tech | Scotch Plains | 1776 Raritan Road | West Hall (Police Academy) Lot |
| September 9, 2023 | Saturday | Union College | Cranford | 1033 Springfield Avenue | Parking Lots 5A and 5B |
| October 28, 2023 | Saturday | Union County Vo-Tech | Scotch Plains | 1776 Raritan Road | West Hall (Police Academy) Lot |
Materials Accepted for Safe and Proper Disposal
- Aerosol Cans
- Antifreeze
- Batteries
- Caustics
- Corrosives & cleaners
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fluorescent Bulbs (unbroken)
- Gasoline
- Mercury Switches
- Motor Oil & Oil Filters
- Oil Based Paints/Varnishes
- Pesticides & herbicides
- Propane tanks
- Pool Chemicals
- Smoke Detectors
- Thermostats
- Tires (automobile, motorcycle, bicycle)
Please Note
Latex (water-based) paint will not be accepted!
What not to bring:
- Water-Based Paints
- Alkaline Batteries
- Unknown/Unlabeled containers
- Empty Containers
- Containers larger than 5 Gallons
Unknown, or unidentified materials, explosives, radioactive materials and PCB’s will not be accepted. Only material in original or labeled containers will be accepted. No containers larger than five (5) gallons.
Recycle Tires
Limit 8 automobile tires per household. Please no rims. Bicycle tires are also accepted.
Fluorescent Tube Recycling Program (no CFL bulbs)
Free recycling of 4′ and 8′ tubes is also available at many municipal drop off locations. Please refer to this website on dates, times and locations. Limit of 12 bulbs.