South Plainfield Recycling Center

Recycling Center in South Plainfield, New Jersey

📍 South Plainfield Recycling Center, Kenneth Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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📞 +1 908-226-7620 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The South Plainfield Recycling Center sits at 882 Kenneth Avenue, just past the soccer field, and is run by the Borough of South Plainfield for its residents and businesses. Standard recyclables — newspaper, mixed paper, flattened cardboard, glass bottles, aluminum/steel/tin cans, and plastic bottles, jugs, jars and tubs — can be dropped off by residents and businesses. Additional materials including used clothing, motor and cooking oil, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, paint, appliances, computers, monitors, printers, televisions, and scrap metal are accepted from residents only, not businesses. The Borough's Recycling Coordinator can answer questions about the program and curbside schedules.

What South Plainfield Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Newspaper and mixed paper
✓ Cardboard (flattened)
✓ Glass bottles
✓ Aluminum, steel, and tin cans
✓ Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs
✓ Used clothing (Residents only, no businesses.)
✓ Motor oil and cooking oil (Residents only.)
✓ Rechargeable batteries and cell phones (Residents only.)
✓ Paint (Residents only.)
✓ Appliances (Residents only.)
✓ Computers, monitors, printers/fax machines, televisions (Residents only.)
✓ Scrap metal (Residents only.)

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What they do not accept

Appliances, electronics, textiles, and household items are accepted from residents only (no businesses). Standard recyclables are open to residents and businesses.

Access & restrictions

residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · Standard recyclables accepted from Borough residents and businesses; appliances, electronics, clothing, oils, batteries, paint, and scrap metal from residents only. Contact Recycling Coordinator Kristina Nieradka at (908) 226-7621 with questions.

Programs & events

  • Household electronics and appliance recycling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I drop off at the South Plainfield Recycling Center?

Residents and businesses can drop off newspaper, mixed paper, flattened cardboard, glass bottles, aluminum/steel/tin cans, and plastic bottles, jugs, jars and tubs. Residents only may also bring clothing, motor and cooking oil, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, paint, appliances, computers, monitors, printers, TVs, and scrap metal.

Are TVs and computers accepted?

Yes, for residents only (no businesses). The center takes computers, monitors, printers/fax machines, and televisions, along with appliances and scrap metal.

Who can use the center?

It is open to Borough of South Plainfield residents and businesses for standard recyclables; electronics, appliances, textiles, oils, and paint are for residents only.

What are the recycling center's hours?

Per the Borough recycling page, the drop-off is open Tuesday 11 AM to 7 PM and Thursday through Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM, closed on Borough holidays. Hours can vary seasonally, so call (908) 226-7621 to confirm.

Who do I contact about recycling in South Plainfield?

Recycling Coordinator Kristina Nieradka at (908) 226-7621 or knieradka@southplainfieldnj.com can answer questions about the drop-off center and curbside collection.

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

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Contact & Location

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South Plainfield Recycling Center, Kenneth Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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City / State
South Plainfield, New Jersey

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-7 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8 AM-4 PM
Friday 8 AM-4 PM
Saturday 8 AM-4 PM
Sunday Closed

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