How to Get Rid of an Old TV in Clifton, NJ

✓ Last verified October 21, 2026 against official Clifton, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.

Quick answer

Clifton doesn't collect TVs with garbage, and New Jersey law bans TVs from the trash.
Bring TVs to the Recycling Center at the City Hall complex (900 Clifton Ave.) or the Public Works yard (307 E. 7th St.).
City pages list different hours for these sites (see below). Call the Recycling Office at 973-470-2239 before you go, or if you need help moving a TV.
Staples in Clifton doesn't take TVs, per NJDEP's list.

Your options in Clifton

Clifton city drop-off sites Free

Clifton's garbage rules list televisions among electronic items that residents must handle themselves, because the city won't collect them with garbage. Residents can bring them to the Recycling Center at the City Hall complex or to the Public Works yard. The city's E-Waste page says simply to bring all electronic waste to DPW at 307 E. 7th St. Hours differ between sources, so call before you go.

Recycling Center: City Hall complex, 900 Clifton Ave. – Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (per city garbage-rules page)
Public Works yard: 307 E. 7th St. – Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. per city garbage-rules page; NJDEP's Jan. 2026 list says Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m., 973-470-2239, municipal residents only
Help / questions: Clifton Recycling Office, 973-470-2239

Sources: City of Clifton – Rules for the Collection of Garbage; City of Clifton – E-Waste; NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026)

Other free NJ e-waste options Free

Under New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act, manufacturers fund free recycling of TVs and other covered devices. Approved sites can't charge consumers. NJDEP's FAQ says some programs offer home pickup for TVs larger than 40 inches or devices weighing 50 pounds or more. Examples include ERI (1-800-572-5300), MRM (1-888-769-0149) and LG (1-866-372-2928). Passaic County also holds free electronics collection events for county residents, and proof of residency is required. The next one is October 23–24, 2026, at 950 High Mountain Rd., North Haledon.

Sources: NJDEP – E-Waste program; NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF); Passaic County 2026 Recycling Programs (county list, hosted by Borough of Ringwood, PDF); Passaic County 2026 Computer & Electronics Recycling Collections flyer (hosted by Borough of Totowa, PDF)

Donate a working TV Check with city

Clifton suggests donating electronics to a charitable organization. Call first, because many charities don't accept older or tube TVs.

Source: City of Clifton – Rules for the Collection of Garbage

Don't do this

Don't put a TV out with your garbage. Clifton won't collect it, and you could get a summons.
Don't take a TV to Staples in Clifton. NJDEP's list says that store doesn't accept TVs.
Don't bring a TV to the county household hazardous waste day. Electronics aren't accepted.

Or pay someone to haul it

If you can't get it to a drop-off site, or can't wait for city pickup, a junk-removal service can take it from inside your home. Prices depend on the company, your location and the size of the load, so get a quote first. Ask whether they recycle or donate items and whether they follow Clifton's rules, especially for electronics and paint.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Clifton pick up TVs at the curb?

No. Clifton's rules say electronic items, including televisions, aren't collected with garbage. If you need help removing one, call the Recycling Office at 973-470-2239.

What are the DPW yard hours?

Sources differ. The city's garbage-rules page says Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m., and NJDEP's January 2026 site list says Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Call 973-470-2239 to confirm.

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All checked on October 21, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.