Central Jersey Recycling

Recycling Center in Edison, New Jersey

📍 381 Meadow Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
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📞 +1 732-985-7086 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Central Jersey Recycling is a scrap metal yard on Meadow Road in Edison, New Jersey, buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public. It takes walk-in drop-offs of copper, brass, aluminum, steel, light iron, cast iron, stainless steel, radiators, insulated wire and car batteries, paying cash by weight at current commodity prices. This is a commercial buyer rather than a municipal drop-off, so it is a practical option for residents and contractors clearing out metal.

What Central Jersey Recycling Accepts

✓ Copper (#1 and #2) (All grades of copper scrap)
✓ Brass
✓ Aluminum (Including aluminum cans and cast aluminum)
✓ Steel / Light Iron (Ferrous scrap metals)
✓ Stainless Steel
✓ Cast Iron
✓ Radiators (Metal radiators)
✓ Insulated Wire
✓ Car Batteries

Related recycling guides: Batteries

What they do not accept

✕ Stainless steel kegs

As a scrap metal yard, this facility is not a municipal recycler and does not take household curbside recyclables (glass, mixed paper, food containers), household hazardous waste, or electronics beyond wire/metal; confirm any specific item by phone before hauling.

Fees

  • Scrap metal drop-off — No drop-off fee; the yard pays cash to sellers by weight at current commodity prices (per-pound rates fluctuate and are not published — call to confirm)

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in drop-off during business hours; open to the general public with no residency restriction. As a licensed NJ scrap-metal dealer it may require photo ID at the scale, but this could not be confirmed for this yard. Call ahead to confirm current scrap prices.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metals does Central Jersey Recycling buy?

The yard buys copper (#1 and #2), brass, aluminum, steel and light iron, stainless steel, cast iron, radiators, insulated wire and car batteries. It pays cash by weight based on current commodity prices.

Do I get paid for my scrap, or does it cost to drop off?

There is no drop-off fee — Central Jersey Recycling is a buyer and pays you cash based on the weight and type of metal at current market rates. Rates fluctuate daily and are not published, so call 732-985-7086 to check prices before you haul.

What are the hours?

Reported hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, closed Sunday. Closing times vary across listings, so call ahead to confirm, especially for Saturday.

Is this a place to drop off household recycling like bottles and paper?

No. This is a commercial scrap metal yard, not a municipal recycling drop-off. It takes metal, wire and car batteries — not curbside recyclables, household hazardous waste, or general electronics. For household recycling, use Edison Township's municipal program.

Do I need an appointment?

No. Drop-off is walk-in during business hours. Bring your metal to the scale during open hours; calling ahead to confirm current prices and hours is recommended.

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Contact & Location

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381 Meadow Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
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City / State
Edison, New Jersey

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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