How to Get Rid of Old Computers, Laptops & Electronics in Edison, NJ

✓ Last verified October 29, 2026 against official Edison, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.

Quick answer

Don't put computers, monitors, printers or TVs in the trash. New Jersey law requires them to be recycled.
Edison's Recycling Center, 745 New Durham Road, takes electronics Monday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. It's for Edison residents only, with proof of residency.
No commercial vehicles or rented trailers are allowed at the center.

Illustration of old electronics: a laptop, a computer monitor, a keyboard, a phone and cables

Your options in Edison

Edison Recycling Center drop-off Free

The township accepts electronics such as computers, printers, monitors and TVs at its Recycling Center. It's open to Edison residents only, and you need proof of residency. Commercial vehicles and rented trailers aren't permitted at any time. The township doesn't list a fee for electronics.

Address: Recycling Center, 745 New Durham Road, Edison
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bring: Proof of Edison residency (no commercial vehicles or rented trailers)

Sources: Edison Township – Electronics Recycling; Edison Township – 2026 Recycling & Sanitation Calendar (PDF)

Spring and fall clean-up Free

Electronics such as TVs, computers and printers are on the accepted list for the township's spring and fall clean-up programs. The 2026 fall clean-up ended October 3, and spring 2027 dates will be in next year's calendar. Single-family homes are scheduled by recycling section; condos, townhouses and apartments have their own clean-up dates.

Source: Edison Township – 2026 Recycling & Sanitation Calendar (PDF)

Other free options in Middlesex County Varies

Middlesex County notes that NJDEP lists locations that take consumer electronics at no charge, including Staples (printers, computers, monitors and fax machines only, no TVs), NewTech Recycling (732-564-3110, all covered devices) and AIT Electronic Recycling (908-533-9373, no TVs). The county says to call ahead to confirm.

Source: Middlesex County – Recycling Programs and Events (paint drop-off days, electronics, HHW)

Pile of old electronics: a tube TV, flat-screen monitor, computer tower, printer, laptop and cables — TVs, computers & electronics: check the Edison rules above before you set anything out or drive it to a drop-off.

Don't do this

Don't put electronics in your garbage can. The county reminds residents that state law requires recycling them.
Don't take electronics to a county household hazardous waste event. The county doesn't accept them there.
Wipe or remove the hard drive before recycling a computer.

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 Edison's rules, especially for electronics and paint. Another option is to hire moving helpers by the hour: they do the lifting, and with a truck they can drive it to a drop-off site. They move it where you tell them, so pick a legal destination from this guide.

Rather not haul it? See prices for pickup help in the Edison area

Someone else does the lifting for your electronics. You choose the day and where it goes.

Pickup truck bed with an old TV, mattress, armchair and dresser at a recycling drop-off yard

Hourly helpers + truck

Hourly movers/helpers with a truck, you direct the job: they carry it out and drive it where you say. Not a junk-removal company.
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I recycle electronics in Edison?

At the township Recycling Center, 745 New Durham Road, Monday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Bring proof that you live in Edison.

Does Edison pick up electronics at the curb?

Electronics are accepted during the spring and fall clean-up programs. The 2026 fall clean-up has ended, so use the Recycling Center until spring.

Can non-residents use the Edison Recycling Center?

No. The township says the drop-off center is for Edison residents only and requires proof of residency.

Sources

All checked on October 29, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.