Union County, NJ

07/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/08/2024 15:59

Union County Continues Scrap Metal Recycling Drop-off Events for Residents This August

The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents to a free scrap metal recycling drop-off event on Saturday, August 17th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event will take place at two collection sites in Cranford and Rahway and will be held twice a month from April to November.

"I want to encourage all residents who haven't yet participated to consider joining our recycling efforts. By disposing of your unwanted scrap metal items, you can significantly reduce waste in your homes and the environment while also giving these items the chance to be repurposed," said Union County Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. "We appreciate your support and hope to see you at one of our participating locations this August."

Scrap metal drop-off will be accepted on Saturday, August 17th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at two drop-off centers:

• Cranford: Emergency Services Building, 151 Kenilworth Boulevard, Kenilworth

• Rahway: Rahway River Park (follow Park Drive, Rahway off St. Georges Avenue to service yard across from swimming pool)

Scrap metal from Union County residents may be brought to either of these sites. Union County's Scrap Metal events will continue next month on Thursday, September 5th and Saturday, September 21st. To receive schedule alerts and stay up to date with Union County and local recycling programs, download the free Recycle Coach mobile app.

Residents must remain in their vehicle at all times. Materials should be placed in trunk, cargo area, or truck bed and be easily accessible to staff to remove from vehicle.

Acceptable items for recycling include unwanted pots and pans, air conditioners, aluminum scrap, aluminum siding, bicycles, brass, copper, dishwashers, electric fans, fencing (chair/wire), freezers (doors must be off, by law), refrigerators (door must be off by law) stoves, tire rims, toasters, gutters, irons, lawn furniture, metal cabinets, metal sheds, microwaves, railings, washers and dryers, window frames (no glass), wire hangers and drained lawnmowers.

For more information, upcoming dates and directions to all Union County recycling programs and locations, visit the Bureau of Recycling and Planning website at ucnj.org/recycle or call the Union County Recycling Hotline at 908-654-9889.