How to Get Rid of Old Computers, Laptops & Electronics in Jersey City, NJ
✓ Last verified October 22, 2026 against official Jersey City, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.
Quick answer
- Computers, laptops, tablets, monitors and printers are banned from New Jersey trash. Don't put them out with garbage or bulk.
- Call JCDPW at 201-547-4400 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) to schedule a special e-waste collection.
- Drop-off: JCDPW, 13-15 Linden Ave. East. NJDEP lists it as open to all Hudson County consumers and taking keyboards, mice and other peripherals too.
- Free HCIA electronics and hazardous waste day: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., 13-15 Linden Ave. Wipe your data first.
Your options in Jersey City
Schedule a JCDPW special e-waste collection Free
Jersey City's Bulk/Special Disposal guidelines say special collection is required for TVs, computers, radios and similar electronics. Call the Division of Sanitation between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment. The city doesn't list a fee.
- Call
- 201-547-4400 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Source: Jersey City DPW, Division of Sanitation – Bulk/Special Disposal guidelines (PDF)
Drop off at JCDPW, 13-15 Linden Ave. East Free
NJDEP's e-waste collection site list includes the Jersey City DPW site. It says the site is open to all Hudson County consumers and also accepts non-covered items such as keyboards, mice and other computer peripherals. City documents list the drop-off center as open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., while NJDEP lists Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Call ahead.
- Address
- 13-15 Linden Ave. East, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Who
- Hudson County consumers (per NJDEP)
Sources: NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026); Jersey City DPW – Recycling & Waste Collection Schedule (PDF)
Staples and Salvation Army drop-offs Free
NJDEP lists two Jersey City Staples stores as collection sites, with no TVs and a limit of six covered devices per day. It also lists the Salvation Army at 242 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, open to any New Jersey consumer. Call ahead to confirm what each store takes.
- Staples
- 613 Washington Blvd. (201-217-9900); 701 State Route 440, Space 16 (201-536-1890)
- Salvation Army
- 242 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. – Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. per NJDEP list
Source: NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026)
HCIA electronics & hazardous waste day Free
Hudson County's free 2026 collection days accept computers, TVs, printers, tablets, phones, monitors, gaming systems and keyboards. Household appliances aren't accepted. Proof of residence may be required.
- Next date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. – 13-15 Linden Ave., Jersey City (last 2026 event)
- Hotline
- 201-324-6222 ext. 3225
Sources: HCIA – 2026 Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics & Tire Collection flyer (PDF); Hudson County Improvement Authority – E-Waste Recycling
Don't do this
- Don't put computers, laptops, tablets, monitors or printers in the trash. They're covered electronic devices under New Jersey law.
- Don't recycle a device before you back up and erase your data.
- Don't bring household appliances to HCIA electronics days.
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 Jersey City'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
Can I throw a laptop in the trash in Jersey City?
No. New Jersey bans computers, laptops, tablets, monitors, printers and TVs from the trash. Use a JCDPW appointment, the Linden Ave. East drop-off, a listed retailer or an HCIA day.
Does Jersey City pick up old computers?
Yes, by appointment. Call JCDPW at 201-547-4400 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a special e-waste collection.
Is electronics recycling free in Jersey City?
The city doesn't list a fee, HCIA days are free, and NJDEP says sites operating under an approved manufacturer plan can't charge consumers.
Sources
All checked on October 22, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.
- Jersey City DPW, Division of Sanitation – Bulk/Special Disposal guidelines (PDF)
- Jersey City DPW – Recycling & Waste Collection Schedule (PDF)
- NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026)
- NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF)
- HCIA – 2026 Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics & Tire Collection flyer (PDF)
- Hudson County Improvement Authority – E-Waste Recycling