Recycling in Washington Township, NJ

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• Township of Washington (Gloucester County): Recycling (opens in new tab) · Township of Washington
  • The Recycling Yard on McClure Drive is open to residents only every Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. and accepts cardboard, e-recycling (electronics, TVs, computers), tires, metal items and white goods. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • The Recycling Yard is open to Washington Township residents only every Saturday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.; proof of residency required. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Township of Washington (Gloucester County): Trash Service (opens in new tab) · Township of Washington
  • TVs, metal items and white goods may be disposed of free of charge at the recycling yard at 2 McClure Drive, open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Metal objects, TVs and white goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers and other metal appliances) are not taken with normal trash; schedule pickup by Monday 4 p.m. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • There is a flat $20 retrieval rate for all TVs, metal items and white goods, picked up on Tuesdays only. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Schedule pickup with Municipal Services, 523 Egg Harbor Road, by Monday at 4:00 p.m. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Township of Washington (Gloucester County): Bulk Trash (opens in new tab) · Township of Washington
  • Bulk items include large household items such as furniture, sofas and mattresses; electronic and metal items are not collected as bulk. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Bulk collection always takes place on Friday, based on your regular trash schedule; once a month. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• Township of Washington (Gloucester County): Public Works (opens in new tab) · Township of Washington
  • Latex paint is not hazardous waste and should be dried with kitty litter and disposed of at the curb with household trash; oil-based paint goes to Gloucester County household special waste events. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• P.L.2008, c.130: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • The Electronic Waste Management Act bars charging consumers any fee or cost for the collection, transportation or recycling of covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • An authorized recycler may charge schools and local government units reasonable costs for collecting, transporting or recycling covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must keep a website and toll-free number listing where consumers can bring covered electronic devices for recycling. 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
  • Covered electronic devices are desktop or personal computers, computer monitors, portable computers, desktop printers, desktop fax machines and televisions sold to a consumer. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • A television is a stand-alone display system (CRT or other display) for receiving broadcast video, with a viewable area greater than 4 inches diagonally. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Portable computers, including laptops, with a video display greater than 4 inches are covered. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Manufacturer recycling programs must accept all types and brands of used covered electronic devices, including orphan devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must ensure there are enough electronics collection opportunities in each county, convenient to consumers to the extent practicable. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must ensure collection sites do not place unreasonable limits on the number of covered devices a consumer may drop off. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • A consumer is a person, State entity, school district or local government unit that bought a covered device at retail; business concerns are not consumers. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Handheld devices used for commercial mobile data or mobile radio service (cell phones) are not covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Electronics inside a microwave oven are excluded from covered electronic devices, so microwaves are not part of the e-waste program. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • Each county recycling plan had to designate collection sites for used televisions, and may designate sites for other covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-201 Retailers to accept used lead acid battery (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Every lead acid battery retailer (and wholesaler) must accept a used lead acid battery from the public during business hours when offered in exchange with the sale of a new one. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-199 Definitions (lead acid batteries) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Lead acid batteries here are storage batteries designed for motor vehicles, aviation equipment or marine vessels. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-204 Retailer to display notice that lead acid batteries may be recycled (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Retailers must post a notice: lead acid batteries can be recycled there, discarding an automotive or marine lead acid battery is illegal, and state law requires them to accept one with a new battery purchase. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).

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