Linden Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Linden, New Jersey
About This Location
The Linden Recycling Center at 2 Donaldson Place, off West Elizabeth Avenue in Union County, is the city's residential drop-off yard. Linden residents can bring paper and cardboard, bottles and cans, metal and appliances, used motor oil and cooking oil, clothing, seasonal yard waste, unbroken fluorescent tubes, and electronics such as TVs, computers, and printers. The center is open Monday through Saturday and is for municipal (resident) use only.
What Linden Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
The center is for Linden residents (municipal consumers) only. CFL bulbs and broken fluorescent tubes are not accepted.
Access & restrictions
residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · For Linden residents (municipal consumers) only. Located off West Elizabeth Avenue.
Programs & events
- Residential electronics (e-waste) drop-off
- Seasonal yard waste
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Linden Recycling Center?
The center at 2 Donaldson Place is for Linden residents (municipal consumers) only. It is located off West Elizabeth Avenue at the DPW complex.
What are the Linden Recycling Center hours?
It is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, closed Sunday.
Can I drop off my old TV or computer there?
Yes. Linden residents can drop off electronics including TVs, monitors, computers, laptops, tablets, e-readers, printers, copiers, and fax machines.
Does the center take fluorescent bulbs?
It accepts unbroken fluorescent tubes, but not CFLs and not broken tubes. Handle them carefully and keep them intact for drop-off.
When can I bring grass clippings and leaves?
Grass clippings are accepted in the spring and summer months, and leaves are accepted in the fall and winter months.
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