Electronics Recycling Events

COVID-19 Update:

The Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding Event scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2020 has been canceled.

Electronics Recycling Facility

Local and Essex County Electronics Recycling events have been canceled. However, we are aware of an Electronics Recycling event at a recycling facility on Saturday, June 6, from 8 am to 12 noon -- Newtech Recycling, 600 Apgar Drive, Somerset, NJ. 

View the informational flyer here. 

Residents who feel they cannot wait until the next local electronics recycling event may choose to drive to this event in Somerset, NJ. There is no local or county residency requirement, and they will accept all materials listed on the event flyer.

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 this page or this website’s Township calendar for 2020 event dates:

  • Saturday, April 18, 2020  Event CANCELED due to COVID-19 health crisis
  • Sunday, June 14, 2020  Event CANCELED due to COVID-19 health crisis
  • Saturday, October 10, 2020 (dependent on health and safety circumstances)

Paper Shredding

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

Early Drop Off: Electronics Only

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.

Currently scheduled early drop off for October 10th event: Thurs, 10/8 4 - 10 pm: Fri, 10/9, 8:30 am - 10 pm

Fluorescent Bulb Recycling

Residents may now bring the following fluorescent bulbs to be recycled at our Electronics Recycling Events (limit 6 bulbs, unbroken):

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

There is no early drop off for bulbs.

Other Events

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

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!