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

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

Quick answer

Don't put a TV in with your regular garbage. New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act bans TVs from the trash.
City of Passaic DPW picks up TVs on your street-cleaning day. Keep them separate from cardboard, paper, bottles and other recyclables.
You can also drop a TV at an NJDEP-listed site in Passaic, such as City of Passaic DPW (870 Main Ave., city residents; NJDEP's 2026 list says call to schedule a pickup) or the Salvation Army at 417 Broadway (any NJ consumer). Call first.
Questions? Call Passaic Public Works at 973-365-5654.

Your options in Passaic

City of Passaic curbside pickup on your street-cleaning day Free

Passaic's DPW page says televisions and small electronics, such as microwaves, radios, speakers and monitors, are picked up on your street-cleaning day. Don't mix them with cardboard, paper containers, bottles, glass or plastic containers. The city doesn't list a fee. Recycle Coach shows schedules by address, but you can't schedule a custom pickup time.

When: Your street-cleaning day (check the city's Recycle Coach app or call DPW)
Questions: Passaic Public Works, 973-365-5654 (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.)

Source: City of Passaic – DPW (Public Works)

Drop off at City of Passaic DPW Free

NJDEP's list of e-waste collection sites includes the City of Passaic DPW at 870 Main Ave. It's for city residents only. The list's January 22, 2026 update describes it as curbside pickup for residents and says to call to schedule. It doesn't list drop-off hours, so call DPW (973-365-5654) before you bring a TV to the yard.

Address: 870 Main Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (DPW hours on the city site); call 973-365-5654 to schedule pickup
Who: City of Passaic residents (municipal consumers only, per NJDEP list)

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

Other free NJ e-waste sites near Passaic Free

Under New Jersey law, manufacturers fund free recycling of TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, tablets, printers and fax machines. Approved collection sites can't charge consumers, including small businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees. The NJDEP site list includes a Salvation Army location in Passaic that accepts drop-offs from any New Jersey consumer. The list was updated January 22, 2026. Call ahead to confirm hours and that TVs are accepted.

Salvation Army (Passaic): 417 Broadway, Passaic – Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. per NJDEP list; any NJ consumer
State e-waste help: NJDEP E-Waste Unit, 609-984-3438, ecycle@dep.nj.gov

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

Source: NJDEP – E-Waste FAQs (PDF)

Passaic County computer & electronics collection day Free

Passaic County holds electronics recycling events for county residents. The county's 2026 program list shows an event on Friday, October 23, 2026 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Saturday, October 24, 2026 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.). It's at Buehler's Cultural Center, 950 High Mountain Rd., North Haledon. It's free for Passaic County residents, and the county's flyer says proof of residency is required. Televisions, monitors, printers and most other electronics are accepted. Businesses must call 973-305-5738 to pre-register.

Next event: Oct 23 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Oct 24 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.), 2026 – 950 High Mountain Rd., North Haledon
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)

Best Buy and other retailers Check with city

Best Buy publishes national TV recycling rules and fees. New Jersey law says approved collection sites 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 takes many electronics but not TVs, per the NJDEP site list.

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 in your garbage. TVs are covered electronic devices, and New Jersey bans them from disposal as trash.
Don't put a TV out with cardboard, bottles or other recyclables. Passaic asks that electronics be set out separately on street-cleaning day.
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 Passaic's rules, especially for electronics and paint.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Passaic pick up TVs at the curb?

Yes. The City of Passaic DPW page says televisions are picked up on your street-cleaning day. Keep them separate from recyclables. Call 973-365-5654 with questions.

Is it free to recycle a TV in New Jersey?

At approved manufacturer collection sites, yes. NJ law says those sites can't charge consumers or small businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees. Private or retail sites may set their own policies, so ask first.

Can I take a TV to the Passaic County household hazardous waste day?

No. The county's 2026 HHW flyer lists electronics as unacceptable. Use the county's separate computer and electronics collection events instead.

Sources

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