Essex County Recycling Day – Household Hazardous Waste 

Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive, The Essex County Board of Commissioners and the Essex County Utilities Authority annouced that the Essex County recycling day for household hazardous waste will be free to all Essex County residents. Essex County residents must provide proof of residency at the site. This collection will take place Saturday, May 7, 2022 around 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m at the Essex County Fleet Management (Public Works) situated on 99 W. Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove, New Jersey.

“There are some materials that should be removed from our regular waste stream because of their hazardous nature. This collection day provides our residents a place to properly and safely dispose of contaminants, protecting our precious environment for future generations. I encourage residents of all of our communities to come out and participate.” Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

NOT FOR COMMERCAL AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES. At the premisses DO NOT EXIT VEHICLE. Items for disposal to be placed in trunk. NO containers will be returned (gas cans, etc.). For more information call 973-792-9060 or www.ecuanj.com

ITEMS ACCEPTED:

•Herbicides •Paint thinners and solvents •Oil based paints and stains •Chemistry sets

•Propane tanks (barbecue type) •Pool chemicals •Automotive fluids (oil, antifreeze)

•Darkroom/Photographic chemicals •Lithium and NiCad batteries •Fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts

•Mercury/product containing mercury •Gasoline/Kerosene •Household cleaning fluids

•Car batteries •Fire extinguishers (home) •Driveway sealer •Aerosol spray paints

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

•Latex paint •Unlabeled or Unidentified Materials •Asbestos

•Regulated Medical Waste or Infectious Waste •Commercial or Industrial Waste

•Empty Containers •Explosives, Munitions, Ordnance or Reactive

•Materials •Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V)

•Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms