Union County Recycling Events: Shredding, Scrap Metal and Hazardous Waste Return This Fall
MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Union County, New Jersey, will continue its recycling drive in September with paper-shredding and scrap-metal collection events. Additionally, the County will host a household hazardous waste program planned for October.
Union County’s upcoming events give residents convenient, free options to securely dispose of confidential documents, unwanted metal items, and potentially hazardous household products. For ongoing market context, residents can also review current U.S. scrap metal prices on RecyclingMonster.
September Paper-Shredding Events
Two shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., until truck capacity is reached. The events are scheduled for September 18 at Westfield Pool Parking Lot, 713 Cumberland Street, Westfield, and on September 26 at UCNJ Parking Lots 5A/5B, 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford.
The service is limited to Union County residents. Businesses are not allowed to participate in the event. Each vehicle can bring up to four bags or boxes, with a 10-pound limit per container. Only confidential documents are accepted. Staples are allowed, but bindings, large clips and other non-paper materials must be removed. Wet, damp or already shredded paper will not be accepted.
Scrap-Metal Collection Dates and Locations
Scrap-metal collections are scheduled for September 3 and 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Emergency Services Complex in Cranford and Rahway River Park Service Yard in Rahway. Accepted materials include appliances, bicycles, aluminum, fencing, wire and other metal items.
October Household Hazardous Waste Program
The hazardous-waste event will take place October 25 in Scotch Plains. Residents can bring items such as motor oil, gasoline, propane tanks, pesticides, oil-based paints and pool chemicals.
Who Can Participate
All events are restricted to Union County residents. Businesses are not permitted to participate. Residents should arrive in a vehicle and follow on-site instructions for safe, drive-through drop-off where applicable.
Market Relevance
These events support local waste diversion and safe disposal while helping residents manage materials that may otherwise end up in landfills. For those tracking commodity values, RecyclingMonster’s United States scrap metal prices page provides current benchmarks across major metals.
People Also Ask
When are Union County’s September paper-shredding events?
September 18 at Westfield Pool Parking Lot and September 26 at UCNJ Parking Lots 5A/5B in Cranford, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., until truck capacity is reached.
What are the limits for paper-shredding drop-offs?
Each vehicle can bring up to four bags or boxes, with a 10-pound limit per container. Only confidential documents are accepted; wet, damp, or already shredded paper will not be accepted.
When and where are the scrap-metal collections?
Scrap-metal collections are on September 3 and 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Emergency Services Complex in Cranford and Rahway River Park Service Yard in Rahway.
What items are accepted at the household hazardous waste event?
Residents can bring motor oil, gasoline, propane tanks, pesticides, oil-based paints and pool chemicals to the October 25 event in Scotch Plains.
Can businesses participate in Union County recycling events?
No. The service is limited to Union County residents; businesses are not allowed to participate in the events.
