Recycling Centers in Trenton, NJ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Trenton, New Jersey. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Residents of Trenton, New Jersey can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Trenton: A Local Guide
Trenton, New Jersey has 13 recycling centers, scrap yards and auto-salvage operations listed on this page. Household curbside recycling in Trenton is single-stream and collected by the Mercer County Improvement Authority every other Tuesday, with recyclables set out in official buckets at the curb by 7:00 a.m.; residents can pick up buckets at 707 Calhoun Avenue with a NJ driver's license or proof of city residency. For commercial loads, heavy scrap and end-of-life vehicles, the private centers below fill the gaps. For options elsewhere in the state, see the full New Jersey directory.
Among the Trenton listings, Mercer Group International handles cardboard, paper and scrap metal for commercial customers. Several auto and metal recyclers round out the options, including Scarpati Recycling and Auto Salvage on New York Avenue, Mercer Wrecking & Recycling on Calhoun Street and Hawk's Auto & Truck Recycling. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials, pricing on scrap and whether a yard serves the public or businesses only.
If a Trenton yard does not take your material, nearby New Jersey cities offer more choices. Compare recycling options in Newark (11 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 Trenton
When is curbside recycling picked up in Trenton?
Trenton curbside recycling is collected by the Mercer County Improvement Authority every other Tuesday, and materials must be in official buckets at the curb by 7:00 a.m. For dates and missed-pickup help, call the MCIA at 609-278-8086, or use the private centers on the Trenton list for loads curbside won't take.
Where do I get a recycling bucket in Trenton?
Residents can pick up recycling buckets at 707 Calhoun Avenue, Monday through Saturday, with a valid NJ driver's license or proof of City of Trenton residency. The buckets are used for the every-other-Tuesday single-stream collection run by the Mercer County Improvement Authority.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Trenton?
Several Trenton yards take metal. Mercer Group International accepts scrap metal along with cardboard and paper for commercial customers, and auto-salvage operations like Scarpati Recycling and Auto Salvage handle vehicle metal. Call for current pricing, since scrap values change.
Does Trenton accept cardboard and paper for recycling?
Yes. Household cardboard and paper go in the single-stream curbside buckets collected every other Tuesday by the MCIA. For larger commercial volumes, Mercer Group International accepts cardboard and paper directly. Confirm volume limits and any fees before hauling a big load.