How to Get Rid of an Old TV in Garfield, NJ
✓ Last verified October 22, 2026 against official Garfield, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.
Quick answer
- Don't put a TV in Garfield garbage. New Jersey bans TVs from the trash.
- The city says TVs can be dropped off at the DPW or picked up if you call.
- DPW Complex: 413 Midland Ave. (behind the police station). Electronics drop-off runs Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–2 p.m., with no drop-off on holidays.
- Call DPW at (973) 546-2200 ext. 4220. NJDEP lists the site for Garfield residents only.
Your options in Garfield
Drop off at the Garfield DPW Complex Free
Garfield's Public Works page says TVs can be dropped off at the DPW, and that electronics recycling happens at the DPW Complex on weekdays. NJDEP's e-waste site list includes Garfield for municipal consumers only. The list gives the address as 43 Midland Ave., while the city gives 413 Midland Ave. NJDEP says sites under an approved manufacturer plan can't charge consumers.
- Address
- DPW Complex, 413 Midland Ave., Garfield, NJ 07026 (city website)
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; no drop-off on holidays
- Who
- Garfield residents (per NJDEP list)
Sources: City of Garfield – Public Works; NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026); NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF)
Call DPW for a TV pickup Free
The city's Public Works page says that instead of dropping a TV off you can call for a pickup. No fee is listed. Don't put the TV at the curb until DPW gives you a date.
- Call
- Garfield DPW, (973) 546-2200 ext. 4220
Sources: City of Garfield – Public Works; 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) and LG (1-866-372-2928).
Source: NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF)
Don't do this
- Don't put a TV out with garbage, bulk or metal pickup.
- Don't bring TVs to BCUA hazardous waste days. BCUA says 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 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
Does Garfield pick up old TVs?
Yes. The city says you can call DPW for a TV pickup, at (973) 546-2200 ext. 4220, or drop it off at the DPW Complex.
Where do I drop off a TV in Garfield, NJ?
At the DPW Complex, 413 Midland Ave., Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m. There's no drop-off on holidays.
Sources
All checked on October 22, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.