How to Get Rid of Old Computers, Laptops & Electronics in Passaic, NJ

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

Quick answer

Computers, monitors, laptops, tablets, desktop printers and fax machines are covered electronic devices. New Jersey law bans them from the trash.
City of Passaic DPW picks up TVs and small electronics, including monitors, microwaves, radios and speakers, on your street-cleaning day.
Free drop-off sites on NJDEP's list include City of Passaic DPW (870 Main Ave., residents; call to schedule) and the Salvation Army at 417 Broadway. Call first.
Passaic County's next computer and electronics collection is October 23–24, 2026, in North Haledon.

Your options in Passaic

Curbside on your street-cleaning day Free

Passaic's DPW page says televisions and small electronics, such as toasters, microwaves, radios, speakers and monitors, are picked up on your street-cleaning day. Keep them separate from cardboard, paper, bottles, glass and plastic recyclables. The page doesn't specifically name desktop computers, laptops or printers. Call DPW at 973-365-5654 before you set those out.

Source: City of Passaic – DPW (Public Works)

Free drop-off at NJDEP-listed sites Free

Under New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act, manufacturers pay for recycling covered devices. Approved collection sites can't charge consumers or small businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees. NJDEP's site list (updated January 22, 2026) includes these locations in and near Passaic. Call to confirm hours and accepted items.

City of Passaic DPW: 870 Main Ave., Passaic – city residents only; NJDEP's 2026 list says curbside pickup, call 973-365-5654 to schedule
Salvation Army (Passaic): 417 Broadway, Passaic – Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; any NJ consumer
Staples (Clifton): 136 Kingsland Rd., Clifton – no TVs; limit of 6 devices per day (per NJDEP list)

Sources: NJDEP – E-Waste program; NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF); NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026); City of Passaic – DPW (Public Works)

Passaic County computer & electronics collection Free

Passaic County runs electronics recycling events for county residents several times a year. The 2026 program list shows January 31 in Hawthorne and April 10–11 in Bloomingdale. The next event is October 23, 2026 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) and October 24, 2026 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.) at Buehler's Cultural Center, 950 High Mountain Rd., North Haledon. They're free for county residents, and the county's flyer says proof of residency is required. Businesses must call to pre-register. Electronics are not accepted at the county's household hazardous waste days.

County recycling office: 973-305-5738
Bring: Proof of Passaic County residency

Sources: Passaic County 2026 Recycling Programs (county list, hosted by Borough of Ringwood, PDF); Passaic County 2026 Computer & Electronics Recycling Collections flyer (hosted by Borough of Totowa, PDF); Passaic County 2026 Household Hazardous Waste flyer (hosted by Borough of Totowa, PDF)

Manufacturer mail-back or retailer take-back Check with city

Covered-device manufacturers must offer free recycling in New Jersey, often by mail-back or at partner sites. Check your brand's program or ask NJDEP's E-Waste Unit (609-984-3438, ecycle@dep.nj.gov). Retailers set their own policies, so call before you go.

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

Don't do this

Don't put computers, monitors, laptops, tablets or printers in the trash. They're banned under New Jersey law.
Don't bring electronics to a Passaic County household hazardous waste day. The county lists them as unacceptable.
Don't put rechargeable or lithium-ion batteries in the trash. Passaic warns they cause fires.
Wipe or remove hard drives before you recycle a computer.

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 Passaic's rules, especially for electronics and paint.

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Frequently asked questions

What counts as a covered electronic device in New Jersey?

TVs, desktop computers, monitors, portable computers including laptops and tablets, desktop printers and desktop fax machines. Other electronics, like DVD players and microwaves, aren't covered by the manufacturer-funded program, though Passaic DPW still picks up some small electronics on street-cleaning day.

Is it free for a small business?

NJDEP says businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees can use the free manufacturer-funded program. Bigger businesses must make their own arrangements.

When is the next Passaic County electronics day?

The county's 2026 list shows October 23 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) and October 24 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.), 2026, at 950 High Mountain Rd., North Haledon. Call 973-305-5738 to confirm.

Sources

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