Refrigerator Recycling in Jersey City, NJ

Refrigerators need a scheduled special collection in Jersey City; call the DPW Recycling Dept. at 201-547-4400.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Jersey City

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Jersey CityNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
How it works
Book online, set out your refrigerator and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Jersey City white goods and e-waste special collection (by appointment)City service · Jersey CityJersey City residentsCost not listed
How it works
Jersey City DPW schedules curbside special collection of white goods (refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves, dryers, washing machines, scrap metal) and e-waste (TVs, computers and monitors, radios). Call 201-547-4400, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., for an appointment.
Cost & rules
- By appointment; call 201-547-4400, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)

HCIA Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste and Tire Collection Days · Hudson County

Before you go

Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.

More about refrigerators and freezers

New Jersey rules

Electronics inside refrigerators and freezers are excluded from covered electronic devices under the Act. Source: P.L.2016, c.87: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (approved January 9, 2017) (opens in new tab)
Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)

More New Jersey rules (4)

Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

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HCIA: Household Hazardous Waste Items (opens in new tab) · Hudson County Improvement Authority
- HCIA hosts HHW collection days in the spring and fall, free to Hudson County residents; businesses are not permitted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: alkaline batteries, washers, dryers, refrigerators and air conditioners. Checked October 26, 2026.
Jersey City DPW Division of Sanitation: Household Waste Collection (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Jersey City Department of Public Works
- Special collection is required for refrigerators and air conditioners as well as stoves, dryers and washing machines; call 201-547-4400 9 a.m.–4 p.m. to schedule. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
P.L.2016, c.87: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (approved January 9, 2017) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Electronics inside refrigerators and freezers are excluded from covered electronic devices under the Act. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).

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