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

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

Quick answer

Computers, monitors, laptops, tablets, desktop printers and fax machines are covered electronic devices. New Jersey bans them from the trash, and Wayne doesn't collect electronics curbside.
Wayne residents can drop electronics at the Recycling Center, 201 Dey Road. The 2026 brochure lists computers, printers, copiers, radios, audio equipment and DVD players.
The brochure and NJDEP's January 2026 list say the center is open 7 days, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; the township site lists weekdays only. Call 973-694-1800 ext. 3315.
Lithium batteries go to household hazardous waste events, not the trash, per the township.

Your options in Wayne

Wayne Recycling Center Free

Wayne's 2026 Public Works bulletin lists electronic waste, including computers, printers, copiers, radios, audio equipment, DVD players and TVs, as accepted at the recycling center, and its "items not collected curbside" list says to drop electronics off there. NJDEP's e-waste site list includes the Township of Wayne at 201 Dey Road for Wayne residents only.

Address: 201 Dey Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
Hours: 7 days a week, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., except holidays (2026 brochure and NJDEP's Jan. 2026 list). The township website lists the DPW complex as weekdays 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., closed weekends.
Phone (NJDEP list): 973-694-1800 ext. 3219

Sources: Wayne Township – Recycling Brochure 2026 (PDF); NJDEP – E-Waste Collection Site List (PDF, updated 1/22/2026); Wayne Township – Recycling and Solid Waste

Staples in Totowa (computers, not TVs) Free

NJDEP's January 2026 site list includes Staples at 545 US Highway 46 in neighboring Totowa, open to any New Jersey consumer, with no TVs and a limit of 6 covered devices per day. Store policies can change, so call first.

Address: 545 US Highway 46, Totowa, NJ 07511
Phone (NJDEP list): (973) 890-5454

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

Passaic County computer & electronics collection Free

Passaic County holds free electronics collections for county residents, and the county's flyer says proof of residency is required. Businesses must call to pre-register. The next event is Friday, October 23 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Saturday, October 24, 2026 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.), at Buehler's Cultural Center, 950 High Mountain Rd., North Haledon.

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

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

Manufacturer mail-back Check with city

Covered-device manufacturers must offer free recycling in New Jersey, often by mail-back or at partner sites, and approved sites can't charge consumers or businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees. Check your brand's program or ask NJDEP's E-Waste Unit (609-984-3438, ecycle@dep.nj.gov).

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

Don't do this

Don't put computers, monitors or printers out with garbage or bulk. Wayne's brochure lists electronics as not accepted curbside.
Don't put lithium batteries in the trash. Wayne sends them to household hazardous waste events.
Don't bring electronics to a Passaic County household hazardous waste day. The county lists them as unacceptable.
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 Wayne's rules, especially for electronics and paint.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I put a microwave or toaster in Wayne's recycling?

Wayne says small metal items under 50 pounds, such as tabletop appliances, can be dropped at the Recycling Center. A microwave is listed with white goods for appointment pickup. Check the township's metal-pickup page.

Is the Wayne Recycling Center open on weekends?

Sources differ. The 2026 brochure and NJDEP's January 2026 list say 7 days a week, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., but the township website lists the DPW complex as closed weekends. Call 973-694-1800 ext. 3315.

Sources

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