Recycling Centers in Newark, NJ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Newark, New Jersey. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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If you live in Newark and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Newark: A Local Guide
Newark, New Jersey has 11 recycling centers, metal yards and municipal facilities listed on this page. Recycling is mandatory under City ordinance, and the Department of Public Works Division of Sanitation collects curbside recyclables twice a week by zone: paper and cardboard on one day, and plastic and glass bottles, cans and containers on another, generally set out the evening before. Alongside the city program, Newark's industrial waterfront hosts major scrap-metal operations, so both residents and businesses have options. For listings elsewhere in the state, see the full New Jersey directory.
Across the Newark listings, 2 centers handle electronics, 2 take glass, 2 accept cardboard and paper, and 1 each covers appliances, scrap metal and batteries. H&C Metals on Malvern Street accepts appliances, electronics and scrap metal and is open to the public. The municipal City of Newark Dept. of Public Works handles cardboard, electronics and glass for residents, and the Newark City Sanitation Administration takes batteries, cardboard and glass. Confirm residency rules, fees and hours before you go.
If a Newark center does not take your material, nearby New Jersey cities offer more choices. Compare recycling options in Trenton (13 centers), Tinton Falls (5), Elizabeth (4), Jersey City (3) and Brick Township (3). You can also return to the New Jersey state hub to browse other cities statewide.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Newark
How does curbside recycling work in Newark, NJ?
Recycling is mandatory in Newark by city ordinance, and the Department of Public Works Division of Sanitation collects it twice a week by zone — paper and cardboard on one day, and bottles, cans and glass containers on another. Check your zone's schedule with DPW, and use the Newark centers listed here for materials curbside won't take.
Where can I recycle electronics in Newark?
Two listed options handle electronics. H&C Metals accepts electronics along with appliances and scrap metal and is open to the public, and the City of Newark Dept. of Public Works takes electronics from residents. Call to confirm which devices each accepts and any fees.
Can I recycle glass in Newark?
Yes. Glass bottles and jars are collected in Newark's curbside program on the bottles-and-cans day. Two listed facilities also take glass directly: the Dept. of Public Works and the Newark City Sanitation Administration, both serving residents.
Where do I take scrap metal and appliances in Newark?
H&C Metals accepts scrap metal and appliances and is open to the public, and Newark's waterfront hosts several large metal recyclers. Call ahead for current scrap pricing and whether appliances with refrigerant (fridges, AC units) need special handling or a fee.