What Essex County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 6 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Essex County Computer and Electronics (e-Waste) Recycling Days
Recurring ECUA electronics recycling days at the Essex County Department of Public Works, 99 West Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove (2026: May 16 and October 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.). Free to Essex County residents with proof of residency; commercial and large-quantity users may not drop off. Microwave ovens, smoke detectors and CO alarms are not accepted.
Recurring ECUA household hazardous waste collection days at the Essex County Department of Public Works, 99 West Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove (listed event: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.). Free to Essex County residents with proof of residency. Accepts oil-based paints and stains, NiCad/rechargeable batteries and car batteries; latex paint and household AA/AAA/C/D/9V batteries are not accepted.
ECUA e-waste days are free to Essex County residents with proof of residency; residents are not charged any fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted: computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners, telecom equipment, speakers, televisions, keyboards, mainframes, VCRs, stereos, DVD players, toasters, irons and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
Microwave ovens are not accepted at e-waste days. Checked October 26, 2026.
The listed event is Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at the Essex County Dept. of Public Works, 99 West Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove. Checked October 26, 2026.
Commercial and large-quantity users may not drop off items. Checked October 26, 2026.