Fair Lawn Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Fair Lawn, New Jersey
About This Location
The Fair Lawn Recycling Center at 20-05 Saddle River Road is the Borough of Fair Lawn's municipal drop-off, open to Fair Lawn residents and local businesses only. Residents can drop off all the recyclables collected at the curb along with electronics, scrap metal, appliances, yard waste, up to four passenger-vehicle tires, used clothing, and plastic toys. Staff may request proof of residency and photograph license plates, and commercial, contractor, and rental vehicles are not permitted. The center does not accept hazardous waste, household garbage, or most construction debris such as brick, concrete, stone, dirt, or asphalt.
What Fair Lawn Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing
What they do not accept
No hazardous waste, household garbage, or most construction debris (brick, block, stone, rocks, dirt, asphalt, concrete). Commercial, contractor, and rental vehicles are prohibited.
Access & restrictions
residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Fair Lawn residents and businesses only; staff may request proof of residency and photograph license plates. No appointment needed for the drop-off center, but curbside metal/electronics pickup requires calling (201) 794-5341 at least one business day ahead. Commercial, contractor, and rental vehicles not permitted.
Programs & events
- Curbside metal and electronics collection
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Fair Lawn Recycling Center?
Only Fair Lawn residents and local businesses. Staff may ask for proof of residency and photograph license plates; commercial, contractor, and rental vehicles are not permitted.
What can I drop off at the Fair Lawn Recycling Center?
All curbside recyclables (paper, cardboard, bottles, cans) plus electronics, scrap metal, appliances, yard waste, up to four passenger-vehicle tires, used clothing, and plastic toys.
Can I bring tires, and is there a limit?
Yes. The center accepts tires with a maximum of four passenger-vehicle tires. Larger or commercial tires are not covered by this limit.
What are the recycling center's hours?
Monday through Friday 7 AM to 3:20 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 1 PM (Sunday hours began 10/4/26). It is closed on Borough holidays.
Does the center take household hazardous waste or construction debris?
No. Hazardous waste, household garbage, and most construction materials (brick, block, stone, rocks, dirt, asphalt, concrete) are not accepted.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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