How to Get Rid of an Old TV in Jersey City, NJ

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

Quick answer

Don't put a TV out with Jersey City trash or bulk. New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act bans TVs from the garbage.
Jersey City DPW requires a special e-waste collection for TVs and computers. Call 201-547-4400 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to book an appointment.
Or drop it off at the JCDPW Municipal Service Complex, 13-15 Linden Ave. East. NJDEP lists it as open to all Hudson County consumers.
The next free Hudson County (HCIA) hazardous waste and electronics day is Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at the same Linden Ave. complex.

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

Your options in Jersey City

Book a Jersey City DPW e-waste pickup Free

Jersey City's Bulk/Special Disposal guidelines say special collection is required for TVs, computers, radios and similar electronics. Call the JCDPW Division of Sanitation between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment, and don't put the TV out until you have one. The city doesn't list a fee.

Call: JCDPW Division of Sanitation, 201-547-4400 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)

Source: Jersey City DPW, Division of Sanitation – Bulk/Special Disposal guidelines (PDF)

Drop off at the JCDPW Municipal Service Complex Free

NJDEP's e-waste collection site list (updated January 22, 2026) includes the Jersey City DPW at 13-15 Linden Avenue East and says it's open to all Hudson County consumers. City documents call this the JCDPW drop-off center and list weekday hours, while NJDEP lists Saturday hours too, so call before a Saturday trip. NJDEP says collection sites operating under an approved manufacturer plan can't charge consumers to recycle TVs.

Address: 13-15 Linden Ave. East, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (city guidelines). NJDEP's Jan. 2026 list says Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Who: Hudson County consumers (per NJDEP)
Questions: 201-547-4400

Sources: NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026); Jersey City DPW – Recycling & Waste Collection Schedule (PDF); NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF)

HCIA household hazardous waste & electronics day Free

The Hudson County Improvement Authority's free 2026 collection days accept computers, TVs, printers, tablets, monitors and gaming systems, along with household hazardous waste. Household appliances aren't accepted. The last 2026 event is in Jersey City. Proof of residence may be required.

Next date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (rain or shine) – Municipal Service Complex, 13-15 Linden Ave., Jersey City
HCIA hotline: 201-324-6222 ext. 3225

Sources: HCIA – 2026 Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics & Tire Collection flyer (PDF); Hudson County Improvement Authority – E-Waste Recycling; Hudson County Improvement Authority – Hazardous Waste

Salvation Army drop-off (any NJ consumer) Free

NJDEP's list includes the Salvation Army at 242 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, open to any New Jersey consumer. Call ahead to confirm hours and that TVs are accepted. Both Jersey City Staples stores on the list (613 Washington Blvd. and 701 Route 440) don't take TVs.

Salvation Army (Jersey City): 242 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07305 – Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. per NJDEP list; (800) SA-TRUCK

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

Big TVs: free home pickup programs Check with city

NJDEP's e-waste FAQ says that for TVs with screens larger than 40 inches, or devices weighing 50 pounds or more, several manufacturer programs offer home pickup. Providers listed include ERI (1-800-572-5300), MRM (1-888-769-0149), LG (1-866-372-2928) and the Salvation Army (1-800-SA-TRUCK). Eligibility depends on the brand and program, so call first.

Source: NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF)

Don't do this

Don't put a TV out with trash or bulk items. TVs are covered electronic devices, and New Jersey bans them from the garbage.
Don't set a TV at the curb without a JCDPW e-waste appointment.
Don't take a TV to the Staples stores on NJDEP's list. They don't accept TVs.
Don't break the screen. Older tube TVs contain lead.

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

Does Jersey City pick up old TVs?

Yes, by appointment. The city's Bulk/Special Disposal guidelines say TVs, computers and radios need a special collection. Call JCDPW at 201-547-4400 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Where can I drop off a TV in Jersey City?

The JCDPW Municipal Service Complex at 13-15 Linden Ave. East, which NJDEP lists as open to all Hudson County consumers, or the Salvation Army at 242 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Call first to confirm hours.

Is it free to recycle a TV in Jersey City?

The city doesn't list a fee, HCIA's county collection days are free, and NJDEP says sites operating under an approved manufacturer plan can't charge consumers to recycle TVs.

When is the next HCIA electronics day?

Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Municipal Service Complex, 13-15 Linden Ave., Jersey City. It's the last HCIA event on the 2026 flyer.

Sources

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