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

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

Quick answer

Don't put a TV out with Wayne garbage or bulk. The township's 2026 brochure lists TVs as not accepted curbside, and New Jersey bans TVs from the trash.
Drop it at the Wayne Recycling Center, 201 Dey Road. The 2026 brochure says it takes all TVs and other electronic waste.
Published hours differ: the brochure and NJDEP's January 2026 list say 7 days a week, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; the township website lists the DPW complex as weekdays only. Call 973-694-1800 ext. 3315 first.
Passaic County's next computer and electronics collection is October 23–24, 2026, in North Haledon (county residents, proof of residency required).

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 all TVs, as accepted at the recycling center, and says electronics aren't collected curbside. NJDEP's e-waste site list includes the Township of Wayne at this address for Wayne residents only. Earlier township brochures limited TVs to 32 inches, so if you have a very large set, call before you haul it over.

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.
Who: Wayne residents (municipal consumers only, per NJDEP)
Questions: Recycling and Solid Waste, 973-694-1800 ext. 3315

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

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. Televisions are on the accepted list. 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)

Home pickup for big TVs Check with city

Under New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act, manufacturers fund free recycling of TVs. NJDEP's FAQ says some manufacturer programs offer home pickup for TVs larger than 40 inches or devices weighing 50 pounds or more. Examples include ERI (1-800-572-5300), MRM (1-888-769-0149) and LG (1-866-372-2928).

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

Don't do this

Don't put a TV out with garbage or bulk. Wayne's brochure lists TVs as not accepted curbside.
Don't take a TV to the Staples in Totowa. NJDEP's list says it doesn't accept TVs.
Don't bring a TV to the county household hazardous waste day. Electronics aren't accepted.
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 Wayne's rules, especially for electronics and paint.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Wayne pick up TVs at the curb?

No. The township's 2026 brochure lists TVs and electronics as not accepted curbside. Drop them at the Recycling Center, 201 Dey Road.

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., except holidays, but the township website lists the DPW complex as closed weekends. Call 973-694-1800 ext. 3315 before a weekend trip.

Sources

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