How to Get Rid of Old Computers, Laptops & Electronics in Garfield, NJ
✓ Last verified October 22, 2026 against official Garfield, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.
Quick answer
- Computers, laptops, tablets and monitors are banned from New Jersey trash.
- Garfield DPW takes computers, monitors, wires and cables, keyboards, VCRs, telephones, DVD players, stereos and microwave ovens.
- Drop-off: DPW Complex, 413 Midland Ave., Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m. No drop-off on holidays.
- Wipe your data first. BCUA hazardous waste days don't accept electronics.
Your options in Garfield
Garfield DPW Complex drop-off Free
Garfield's Public Works page lists the electronics accepted at the DPW Complex: computers, monitors, wires/cables, keyboards, VCRs, telephones, DVD players, stereos and microwave ovens. NJDEP lists the site for municipal consumers only.
- Address
- 413 Midland Ave., Garfield, NJ 07026
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; no drop-off on holidays
- Phone
- (973) 546-2200 ext. 4220
Sources: City of Garfield – Public Works; NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026)
Not a Garfield resident? Check with city
NJDEP's statewide list of e-waste collection sites includes retailer and county options open to more consumers. Check it for the nearest site, and call ahead.
Source: NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026)
Don't do this
- Don't put computers or monitors in the trash.
- Don't bring electronics to BCUA household hazardous waste events. They aren't accepted.
- Don't recycle a device before erasing your data.
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 Garfield'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
Where can I recycle a computer in Garfield, NJ?
At the DPW Complex, 413 Midland Ave., Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Microwaves, stereos, phones and cables are accepted too.
Can I recycle a microwave in Garfield?
Yes. The city lists microwave ovens among the electronics accepted at the DPW Complex.
Sources
All checked on October 22, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.