Waste Disposal in Union County, NJ
22 facilities across 10 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.
Plainfield Transfer Station (Recycling Center)
Plainfield, NJ · 85 reviews
All American Alloy & Recycling
Elizabeth, NJ · 62 reviews
Lorco Petroleum Services
Elizabeth, NJ · 54 reviews
Reboot Electronic Recycling
Mountainside, NJ · 41 reviews
Summit Transfer Station
Summit, NJ · 33 reviews
Westfield Conservation Center
Westfield, NJ · 27 reviews
Covanta Union, Inc.
Rahway, NJ · 21 reviews
Bayway Scrap Metals
Elizabeth, NJ · 12 reviews
Cranford Conservation Center
Cranford, NJ · 11 reviews
Republic Services - Rahway
Rahway, NJ · 11 reviews
Linden Recycling Center
Linden, NJ · 11 reviews
WM - Julia Street Transfer Station
Elizabeth, NJ · 9 reviews
Recycling Center
Elizabeth, NJ · 5 reviews
Computer Recycling - New Jersey
Union, NJ · 4 reviews
Plainfield Environmental Resource Center
Plainfield, NJ · 4 reviews
Elizabeth Facility
Elizabeth, NJ · 2 reviews
CarpetCycle, LLC
Roselle, NJ · 2 reviews
NJ Rubber
Elizabeth, NJ · 2 reviews
Rahway Recycling Department
Rahway, NJ · 2 reviews
Rayson Electronics Recycling
Mountainside, NJ · 1 reviews
Electrum Inc
Rahway, NJ · 1 reviews
Recycling Convenience Center
Union, NJ
About Waste Disposal in Union County
Union County in New Jersey has 22 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 10 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is Plainfield Transfer Station (Recycling Center) in Plainfield, rated 3.9 stars from 85 reviews.
County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Union County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I dump trash in Union County, New Jersey?
There are 22 waste disposal facilities across 10 cities in Union County, New Jersey, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.
Do I have to be a Union County resident to use the dump?
It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.
What is the best-rated facility in Union County?
The top facility in Union County is Plainfield Transfer Station (Recycling Center) in Plainfield with a 3.9-star rating from 85 Google reviews.