Electronics Recycling Events

Recycling used or unwanted electronics is mandatory in New Jersey. Electronics may not be put out at the curb with standard or bulk trash or other recycling items.

Reminder

Wipe out your data before recycling your computers and smart devices! (Instructions for clearing data from devices can be easily found online.)

Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding Events

Livingston’s Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Events are for Livingston residents only. No businesses or institutions allowed.

All events are held at the Senior/Community Center Rear Parking Lot, 204 Hillside Avenue, 9 am to 2 pm. Check back on this page or this website's Township calendar for 2019 event dates.

Paper Shredding

Up to 5 boxes per family will be accepted at the Recycling Event.

Early Drop Off

Only electronics (no confidential papers to be shredded) can be dropped off in advance of each Electronics Recycling Event inside the Senior/Community Center, on a self-serve basis. Information about dates and location will be provided prior to the event date.

View more information about computer and electronics recycling.

Fluorescent Bulb Recycling

Residents may now bring the following fluorescent bulbs to be recycled at our Electronics Recycling Events:

  • 4- and 2-foot bulbs
  • U- shaped bulbs
  • Round Bulbs
  • CFL (compact fluorescent lightbulbs -- the spiral bulbs)

Other Events

The Essex County Utilities Authority also hosts 2 Electronics Recycling events per year.

Essex County residents who are unable to bring electronic items to the Livingston or County-sponsored Electronics Recycling Events can deliver their items free of charge to:

Advanced Recovery, Inc.
83 Roosevelt Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109

For more information about the vendor, call 973-485-9100.

Large or Heavy Electronic Items

NJ options for large or heavy electronic items (50 plus pounds or with screens larger than 40 inches diagonally).

Event Video

Students from the Livingston High School Science National Honor Society explain the electronics recycling and paper shredding events!