Regulations Enact Disposal Ban on Electronics
In 2011, the State of New Jersey significantly revised its regulations to enact a disposal ban on electronics as solid waste. The Electronic Waste Management Act (NJSA 13:1E-99.94 et seq.), effective January 1, 2011, requires that all "used covered electronic devices" be recycled. The law defines a "used covered electronic device" as a desktop or personal computer, computer monitor, portable computer, or television sold to a consumer.
Electronic equipment is accepted at the Ridgewood Recycling Center, located at 205 East Glen Avenue. Upon arrival at the Recycling Center, each resident may place their computer components and electronic devices into our convenient walk-in container. Proof of residency is required.
Accepted items (which should NOT be placed in household trash) include:
| • Computers (Desktop or Portable) | • Printers |
| • Televisions | • Keyboards |
| • Monitors | • Scanners |
| • Fax Machines | • Modem |
| • Televisions | • Speakers |
| • Stereo Equipment | • Desktop Copy Machines |
| • Electronic Mouse | • Cell Phones |
| • DVD players | • VCRs |
| • Hard Drives | • Video Game Consoles |
| • Power Sources |
The Recycling Center at 205 East Glen Avenue is open: Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ridgewood residents have always embraced recycling for its cost avoidance and environmental benefits. As a community, may all continue to work together towards the goal of responsible environmental practices and greater reductions in solid waste.
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