Union County's Final Scrap Metal Event Of 2024

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is welcoming all Union County residents to take part in the last scrap metal recycling drop-off for the 2024 season on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine.

"As we continue wrapping up our recycling programs for the year, I want to reaffirm to our residents that Union County is committed to leading the way towards a more sustainable future year-round," said Union County Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. "Recycling plays a pivotal role in reducing waste, preserving our ecosystem, and maximizing resources. We encourage all residents to participate and make use of this free service."

Union County residents have the opportunity to attend the final disposal event by visiting either of our two convenient locations:

• Cranford: Emergency Services Building, 151 Kenilworth Boulevard, Kenilworth
• Rahway: Rahway River Park (follow Park Drive, Rahway off St. Georges Avenue to service yard across from swimming pool)

Residents from any Union County municipality can bring scrap metal to either of these sites. To receive scheduled alerts, and to stay up to date with Union County and local recycling programs, residents are invited to download the free Recycle Coach mobile app.

Residents must remain in their vehicles at all times. Materials should be placed in the trunk, cargo area, or truck bed and be easily accessible to staff to remove from the vehicle.

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

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.

This press release was produced by the Union County Office of Public Information and Communications. The views expressed here are the author’s own.