New Jersey
Recycling drop-off
Montclair recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Montclair Recycling and Electronics Drop-off (Public Works Yard).
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-12
Who can use it
Weekly Saturday recycling and electronic waste drop-off at the Community Services (Public Works) yard, not a household trash transfer station. The official electronics page says the drop-off is open to residents only; electronics are not accepted from businesses, which must use a certified electronics recycler.
Hours
- Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (official Garbage, Recycling, Bulky Waste page and Computers and Electronics Drop-Off page).
- Official event calendar remaining 2026 Saturdays: November 14, 21, and 28, and December 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026, each 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The official calendar series skips October 31 and November 7, 2026, with no reason given.
- Community Services information desk: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit or fee is printed on the official pages.
Where to buy: Not applicable. Residents only for electronics; confirm residency requirements with Community Services at 973-509-5711.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Accepted electronics | No fee printed on the official page. Accepted: audio equipment, telephones and cell phones, computers, laptops, tablets, monitors and components, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, cameras, televisions of any size, gaming devices, CDs and DVDs, personal hygiene devices, and small household appliances such as microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, portable fans and space heaters, and vacuum cleaners. |
| Not accepted at the electronics drop-off | Audio and video cassettes; large household appliances, including all that contain refrigerants; smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. |
Hazardous waste
Not a household hazardous waste site. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and refrigerant appliances are not accepted at the electronics drop-off. Confirm Essex County household hazardous waste options with Montclair Community Services at 973-509-5711.
Holiday closures
No dated holiday closure list is published for the drop-off. The official event calendar lists Saturday, November 28, 2026 (after Thanksgiving), and Saturday, December 26, 2026 (after Christmas), as drop-off dates, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day (November 26) and Christmas Day (December 25) are not Saturdays. Check the official calendar or call 973-509-5711 before you go.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-12 from official sources . Source: Township of Montclair Recycling Drop-off event calendar (official Saturday dates, including November 28 and December 26, 2026) .
Other notes
- Facts from the official Township of Montclair Recycling Drop-off event page, Garbage, Recycling, Bulky Waste page, and Computers and Electronics Drop-Off page, fetched November 12, 2026. The electronics page prints the address as "219 No. Fullerton Avenue."
- The official pages fetched tonight describe the Saturday drop-off as recycling and electronic waste, but do not print a full list of non-electronic recyclables accepted at the yard. Ask Community Services at 973-509-5711 or use the Township recycling guide before bringing other materials.
- Wipe personal data from computers and phones before drop-off.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-12. If something conflicts, trust the town.
- Township of Montclair Recycling Drop-off (official weekly Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. event, 219 North Fullerton Avenue, dated occurrences)
- Township of Montclair Garbage, Recycling, Bulky Waste (official recycling and electronic waste drop-off hours and Community Services contact)
- Township of Montclair Computers and Electronics Drop-Off (official residents-only rule and accepted and not-accepted electronics)