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

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

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Quick answer

  • TVs can't go in your garbage can. New Jersey requires TVs and computers to be recycled.
  • Bring the TV to Edison's Recycling Center, 745 New Durham Road, Monday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m., with proof of Edison residency.
  • TVs are also collected curbside during the spring and fall clean-ups. The 2026 fall clean-up has ended.
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Your options in Edison

Edison Recycling Center drop-off Free

The Recycling Center takes electronics, including TVs, computers and printers. It's for Edison residents only with proof of residency, and no commercial vehicles or rented trailers are allowed. The township doesn't list a fee.

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 (curbside) Free

TVs are on the accepted list for the township's spring and fall clean-ups, which serve all residents. Items over 50 pounds or 6 feet long aren't collected, so a large TV may need to go to the Recycling Center instead. The 2026 fall clean-up ended October 3.

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

Other free options Varies

Middlesex County points to NJDEP's list of no-charge electronics locations. Of the three it names, NewTech Recycling (732-564-3110) takes all covered devices including TVs. Staples and AIT don't take TVs. 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 a TV in your garbage can. Only household waste is collected with regular garbage.
  • Don't put anything at the curb for a special pick-up before you get a confirmation number. The township won't collect it.
  • Don't take a TV to a county hazardous waste event. Electronics aren't accepted there.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I get rid of an old TV in Edison?

At the Recycling Center, 745 New Durham Road, Monday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m., with proof of Edison residency.

Will Edison pick up a TV from my curb?

TVs are collected during the spring and fall clean-up programs, but items over 50 pounds or 6 feet aren't. The 2026 fall clean-up has passed.

Sources

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

  1. Edison Township – 2026 Recycling & Sanitation Calendar (PDF)
  2. Edison Township – Electronics Recycling
  3. Edison Township – Garbage Regulations
  4. Middlesex County – Recycling Programs and Events (paint drop-off days, electronics, HHW)
  5. Middlesex County – Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days, 2026 Schedule (PDF, posted by North Brunswick Twp.)