Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey
About This Location
The Elizabeth Recycling Center is the City of Elizabeth's municipal drop-off at 523 Trenton Avenue in the Elizabethport section of the city, Union County. Elizabeth residents can bring electronic waste here seven days a week, and it is also listed as a Union County drop-off site for used motor oil and spent oil filters. The facility serves residents rather than commercial haulers.
What Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
This is a municipal residential drop-off; commercial waste is not accepted. A full not-accepted list was not published by a primary source.
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · For Elizabeth residents; Union County requires proof of residency to use municipal electronics drop-off programs. Used motor oil/filter drop-off is open to any Union County resident.
Programs & events
- Municipal electronics drop-off
- Used motor oil and spent filter disposal
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Elizabeth Recycling Center?
The municipal electronics drop-off is for Elizabeth residents, and Union County requires proof of residency. The used motor oil and spent filter drop-off is open to any Union County resident.
Can I drop off electronics every day?
Yes. Union County states Elizabeth residents can bring electronic waste to the Elizabeth Recycling Center at 523 Trenton Avenue seven days a week.
Can I bring used motor oil here?
Yes. The center is listed by Union County as a drop-off site for used motor oil and spent oil filters.
What are the Elizabeth Recycling Center's hours?
Union County lists electronics drop-off hours as Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (908) 820-4150 to confirm before visiting.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.