Newark City Sanitation Administration

Recycling Center in Newark, New Jersey

📍 62 Frelinghuysen Ave #68, Newark, NJ 07114
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About This Location

The Newark City Sanitation Administration, part of the Department of Public Works, operates at 62 Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. Residents can pick up recycling bins and drop off lead-acid (household and car) batteries here on weekdays, and the city runs a curbside recycling program citywide. Bring a valid photo ID and proof of Newark residency, such as a water bill, for resident services.

What Newark City Sanitation Administration Accepts

✓ Lead-acid batteries (household and car) (Dropped off at 62 Frelinghuysen Ave, Monday-Friday)
✓ Recycling bins (pickup for residents) (Free while supplies last; bring photo ID and proof of residency)
✓ Paper and corrugated cardboard (curbside program) (Collected citywide on scheduled days by zone)
✓ Plastic and glass bottles, cans and containers (curbside program) (Collected citywide on scheduled days by zone)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic grocery bags
✕ Paper towels and napkins
✕ Ink cartridges

Plastic grocery bags, paper towels and napkins, and ink cartridges are not accepted in Newark curbside recycling.

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Resident services such as free recycling bins require valid photo ID plus proof of Newark residency, such as a water bill

Programs & events

  • Free recycling bin pickup — Residents can collect recycling bins at 62 Frelinghuysen Ave, Mon-Fri 8 AM-4 PM, free while supplies last, with photo ID and proof of residency
  • Zoned curbside recycling — Paper and cardboard collected one day per week and bottles, cans and containers another day, scheduled by Zone A or Zone B

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I drop off batteries in Newark?

Lead-acid batteries, both household and car, can be dropped off at the Sanitation Administration at 62 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Monday through Friday.

How do I get a recycling bin in Newark?

Residents can pick up a recycling bin at 62 Frelinghuysen Ave, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. Bins are free while supplies last; bring a valid photo ID and proof of residency such as a water bill.

What can I recycle at the curb in Newark?

Newark collects paper and corrugated cardboard on one scheduled day and plastic and glass bottles, cans and containers on another, based on whether you are in Zone A or Zone B. Plastic grocery bags, paper towels, napkins and ink cartridges are not accepted.

What is not accepted in Newark recycling?

Plastic grocery bags, paper towels and napkins, and ink cartridges should be kept out of your recycling. These items contaminate the recycling stream and should be handled separately.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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62 Frelinghuysen Ave #68, Newark, NJ 07114
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City / State
Newark, New Jersey

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-4 PM
Thursday 8 AM-4 PM
Friday 8 AM-4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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