Recycling Centers in Elizabeth, NJ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Elizabeth, New Jersey. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Elizabeth, New Jersey. This directory lists 4 facilities serving the Elizabeth area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Elizabeth: A Local Guide
Elizabeth, NJ is Union County's largest city and home to several specialized recycling and materials-recovery businesses. The city's industrial waterfront along the Arthur Kill corridor hosts commercial recyclers focused on petroleum waste, scrap metal, catalytic converters, and construction debris — operations that primarily serve contractors, auto shops, and industrial clients rather than residential drop-off.
For household recycling, Elizabeth residents rely on the City of Elizabeth curbside program, which collects paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and plastics. The city also holds periodic household hazardous waste (HHW) and e-waste collection events — check the city website for the current schedule. Union County Utilities Authority also coordinates special collections for items like electronics and sharps.
Two of the centers listed in Elizabeth — Federal Auto Cat Recycling (catalytic converters and scrap metal) and Lorco Petroleum Services (used oil and petroleum waste) — are commercial-only facilities and do not accept public drop-off. Rockrete Recycling Corp accepts clean concrete, asphalt, and brick from contractors.
Neighboring cities such as Newark, Linden, and Union Township offer additional recycling options within easy reach of Elizabeth residents. For statewide recycling resources, visit the New Jersey recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Elizabeth
Where can Elizabeth, NJ residents drop off recyclables?
Elizabeth residents have curbside recycling pickup through the City of Elizabeth for paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and plastics. For special items like electronics, TVs, or hazardous waste, the city and Union County run periodic collection events — check elizabethnj.org or the Union County Utilities Authority website for upcoming dates.
Is there a scrap metal recycler in Elizabeth, NJ open to the public?
Most of Elizabeth's scrap metal facilities primarily serve commercial accounts. Federal Auto Cat Recycling (Metalico) at 502 York St focuses on catalytic converters and scrap metal for commercial sellers. Call 973-273-0866 before bringing material to confirm whether individual sellers are accommodated. For household scrap metal, the city's curbside program picks up metal items on collection day.
Where can I recycle used motor oil near Elizabeth, NJ?
Lorco Petroleum Services at 450 S Front St in Elizabeth is a commercial petroleum waste collector — they do not accept walk-in consumer drop-off. New Jersey residents can find public used-oil drop-off sites through Earth911.com or at local auto parts retailers (AutoZone, O'Reilly, Advance Auto Parts), many of which accept up to 5 gallons of used motor oil from the public at no charge.