Question 1

How many recycling centers are in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

RecycleFind lists 29 recycling centers across 22 cities in New Jersey. The most coverage is in Jersey City (4 centers), Newark (3 centers), Paterson (2 centers). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.

Question 2

What materials can I recycle in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Centers listed in New Jersey most commonly handle auto salvage, used auto parts, junk car buyer, scrap metal, waste management. Acceptance varies by location, so open a specific listing to confirm what each facility takes. For prep tips and current values, see our material guides and the live scrap metal prices on RecycleFind.

Question 3

Where can I recycle electronics in Jersey City, New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Jersey City has several of the New Jersey centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Jersey City page above to see which facilities list electronics, then check our electronics recycling guide for what is accepted and how to wipe your data first. Many drop-off sites also take batteries and small appliances.

Question 4

Where can I recycle scrap metal in Newark, New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Scrap yards and recycling centers in Newark typically buy metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass. Call ahead to confirm accepted metals, and bring clean, sorted material plus ID for the best payout. Check current scrap metal prices on RecycleFind before you go so you know what your load is worth.

Question 5

Best-rated recycling centers in Paterson, New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

The strongest centers in Paterson combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Paterson listing above shows ratings, accepted materials, and contact details so you can compare facilities side by side and pick the closest one that takes what you need.

Question 6

Does New Jersey have a bottle deposit program?

Accepted Answer

This state does not currently have a statewide bottle deposit program, but recycling bottles and cans is still valuable. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in New Jersey accept aluminum cans and many take glass and plastic bottles, so recycling them still reduces waste and can earn a small payout at metal facilities.

Recycling centers in New Jersey

Cities with recycling centers in New Jersey

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Bayville

Clifton

East Brunswick

Hammonton

Hoboken

Jackson

Jersey City

Kearny

Mays Landing

Newark

North Bergen

Paterson

Port Murray

Rahway

Ridgefield

Ringoes

Rockaway

South River

Trenton

Vineland

West Deptford

West Milford

Recycling resources

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