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

✓ Last verified October 21, 2026 against official Newark, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.

Quick answer

Don't put a TV in your Newark trash. New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act bans TVs from the garbage.
Newark DPW says e-waste, including TVs, can be dropped off at DPW Headquarters, 62 Frelinghuysen Ave.
Published hours differ: the city site says Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sat 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; NJDEP's January 2026 list says Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Call 973-733-3644 first.
Other listed sites: the Salvation Army at 74 Pennington St. (any NJ consumer). Sims Metal Management on Richards St. does not take TVs.

Your options in Newark

Newark DPW Headquarters e-waste drop-off Free

Newark Public Works' trash and bulk page says electronics such as computers and TVs can be dropped off for recycling at DPW Headquarters. NJDEP's e-waste collection site list includes the City of Newark at this address for Newark residents only (municipal consumers). The city doesn't list a fee, and NJDEP says sites operating under an approved manufacturer plan can't charge consumers for recycling TVs. The city's page and NJDEP's list give different hours, so check with the city before you go.

Address: 62 Frelinghuysen Ave., Newark, NJ 07114
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (city website). NJDEP's Jan. 2026 list says Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Who: Newark residents (municipal consumers only, per NJDEP)
Questions: Newark DPW customer service, 973-733-3644

Sources: Newark Public Works – Trash & Bulk Collection; NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026); NJDEP – E-Waste program

Salvation Army drop-off (any NJ consumer) Free

NJDEP's e-waste collection site list (updated January 22, 2026) includes the Salvation Army at 74 Pennington Street in Newark, open to any New Jersey consumer. Call ahead to confirm hours and that TVs are accepted. The same list includes Sims Metal Management at 20-26 Richards Street, but notes that TVs and monitors are not accepted there.

Salvation Army (Newark): 74 Pennington St., Newark, NJ 07105 – Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. per NJDEP list; (800) SA-TRUCK
State e-waste help: NJDEP E-Waste Unit, 609-984-3438, ecycle@dep.nj.gov

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

Essex County (ECUA) electronics recycling days Free

The Essex County Utilities Authority holds free computer and electronics recycling days for Essex County residents with proof of residency. Televisions are on the accepted list; commercial and large-quantity users can't drop off. The most recent event ECUA lists was Saturday, October 17, 2026 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) at the Essex County Dept. of Public Works, 99 West Bradford Ave., Cedar Grove. That date has passed, so check ECUA's page for the next one. ECUA's separate household hazardous waste day (May 2, 2026) didn't list electronics among accepted items.

Location: 99 West Bradford Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ (stay in your vehicle; items go in the trunk)
Bring: Proof of Essex County residency
Questions: ECUA, 973-792-9060

Sources: Essex County Utilities Authority – Computer and Electronics Recycling; ECUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection flyer, May 2, 2026 (hosted by Township of Verona, PDF)

Big TVs: free home pickup programs Check with city

Under New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act, manufacturers fund free recycling of TVs. NJDEP's e-waste FAQ says some manufacturer programs offer home pickup for covered devices weighing 50 pounds or more, or for TVs larger than 40 inches. 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 before you count on it.

Sources: NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF); NJDEP – E-Waste program

Best Buy and other retailers Check with city

Best Buy publishes national TV recycling rules and fees. NJDEP says sites operating under an approved manufacturer plan can't charge consumers for covered devices, but we couldn't confirm how Best Buy applies its TV fee at New Jersey stores. Call your local store first. Staples stores on NJDEP's list take many electronics but not TVs.

Sources: Best Buy – Electronics and Appliances Recycling; NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026)

Don't do this

Don't put a TV out with trash or bulk. TVs are covered electronic devices, and New Jersey bans them from the garbage.
Don't take a TV to Sims Metal Management on Richards St. NJDEP's list says it doesn't accept TVs or monitors.
Don't bring a TV to the ECUA household hazardous waste day. Electronics aren't on its accepted list; use the county's separate electronics days.
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 Newark's rules, especially for electronics and paint.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Newark pick up TVs at the curb?

Newark DPW's trash and bulk page directs residents to drop off e-waste, including TVs, at DPW Headquarters, 62 Frelinghuysen Ave. It doesn't list curbside TV pickup, so check with the city at 973-733-3644.

Is it free to recycle a TV in Newark?

The city doesn't list a fee for its drop-off, and NJDEP says collection sites operating under an approved manufacturer plan can't charge consumers for recycling TVs. Retail and private sites may set their own policies, so ask first.

What are the hours at Newark DPW Headquarters?

Sources differ. The city website says Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sat 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; NJDEP's January 2026 list says Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Call 973-733-3644 before you go.

Sources

All checked on October 21, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.