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

✓ Last verified October 22, 2026 against official Elizabeth, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.

Quick answer

Don't put a TV out with garbage or household items. Elizabeth excludes TVs from bulk, and New Jersey bans them from the trash.
Bring it to the Elizabeth Recycling Center, 523 Trenton Ave. (near the Animal Shelter, across from Mattano Park).
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
NJDEP lists the center for Elizabeth residents only. Non-residents can try All American Alloys & Recycling, 200 South First St. (973-418-1695).

Illustration of an old television on a stand next to a trash bin

Your options in Elizabeth

Elizabeth Recycling Center drop-off Free

The city's 2026 calendar says electronic devices, including TVs, monitors and computers, must be brought to the Recycling Center, and dismantled electronics aren't accepted. NJDEP's e-waste site list includes the center for municipal consumers only. NJDEP says sites under an approved manufacturer plan can't charge consumers.

Address: 523 Trenton Ave., Elizabeth, NJ 07202 (near the Animal Shelter, across from Mattano Park)
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat & Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
Phone: 908-820-4734 (per NJDEP list); DPW hotline (908) 820-4150

Sources: City of Elizabeth – 2026 Trash & Recycling Calendar (PDF); NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026); NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF)

All American Alloys & Recycling (any NJ consumer) Check with city

NJDEP lists All American Alloys & Recycling in Elizabeth as an e-waste collection site open to any New Jersey consumer that accepts covered devices such as TVs. Call to confirm before you go.

Address: 200 South First St., Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Hours: Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 6 a.m.–12 p.m., closed Sun (per NJDEP list)
Phone: 973-418-1695

Source: NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026)

Big TVs: manufacturer home pickup Check with city

For TVs with screens over 40 inches, or devices weighing 50 pounds or more, NJDEP's e-waste FAQ lists home-pickup programs, including ERI (1-800-572-5300), MRM (1-888-769-0149), LG (1-866-372-2928) and the Salvation Army (1-800-SA-TRUCK). Eligibility varies, so call first.

Source: NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF)

Don't do this

Don't put a TV out as one of your three household items. Elizabeth excludes TVs.
Don't bring a TV you've taken apart. The Recycling Center won't take dismantled electronics.

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 Elizabeth'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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Elizabeth pick up TVs at the curb?

No. The city's calendar says TVs must be brought to the Recycling Center at 523 Trenton Ave.

What are the Elizabeth Recycling Center hours?

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Can non-residents drop off a TV in Elizabeth?

NJDEP lists the city center for municipal residents only. All American Alloys & Recycling at 200 South First St. is listed as open to any NJ consumer.

Sources

All checked on October 22, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.