CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Essex County Computer and Electronics Recycling Day, sponsored by the County of Essex and the Essex County Utilities Authority, has been expanded to two days because it was canceled in the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will be held as follows:

Dates and Times:      Friday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Place:                         Essex County Public Works Department, 99 West Bradford Avenue Cedar Grove, NJ

“Recycling computer hardware and electronic devices helps remove lead and other dangerous chemicals from our waste stream, which is important for us and our children. With your participation, we can do our part to protect the environment,” said Joseph DiVincenzo, Essex County Executive. “Our collection days are very popular, and I am glad our residents understand the importance of recycling. I encourage everyone to participate in our fall Computer and Electronics Recycling Day,” he added.

Items being accepted at the Computer and Electronics Recycling Day are computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners, telecom equipment, speakers, televisions, keyboards, main frames, VCRs, stereos, DVD players, toasters, irons and cellular telephones. Not being accepted are smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.

Under DiVincenzo’s leadership, the County’s collection program has been expanded to include household hazardous waste, old computers and electronic equipment, used tires and paper shredding. 

The Essex County Computer and Electronics Recycling Day is for Essex County residents only. Residents are not charged when they bring materials, but they must provide proof of residency at the site. Commercial businesses may not drop off materials. For more information, please call the Essex County Utilities Authority at 973-792-9060 or visit www.ecuanj.com.