ELIZABETH, NJ - Union County’s free scrap metal recycling drop-off program continues in August, with an array of metal goods -- from household appliances to gutters and sheds -- accepted at two County-wide collection sites in Cranford and Rahway every month through November.

Scrap metal drop-off will be accepted on both August 5 and 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at two drop-off centers:

Cranford -- Emergency Services Building, 151 Kenilworth Boulevard

Rahway -- Rahway River Park (follow Park Drive Rahway off St. Georges to service yard across from swimming pool)

Scrap metal from residents in any Union County municipality may be brought to either of these sites.

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

Please note that plastic-encased dehumidifiers are not accepted.

For the safety of all, residents must wear face coverings, keep their windows closed and remain in their vehicles at all times. Materials should be placed in the vehicle's trunk, cargo area or truck bed, easily accessible to staff, for safe no-contact removal from vehicle. 

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.

Quick links to all Union County environmental programs and activities are available at The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connection.