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Recycling Centers in Newark, NJ

9 of the 72 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Newark are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Tire Waste Management

    109 Meeker Ave, Newark, NJ 07114

    Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Sat 7am–12pm, Sun closed

    Buys scrap metal
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  2. South Ward Recycling

    142-156 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark, NJ 07114

    Mon–Fri 5am–4pm, Sat 6am–12pm

    Buys scrap metal
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  3. YES Recycling

    363 South St, Newark, NJ 07105

    Buys scrap metal
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  4. Balemet Recycling

    227 Clifford St, Newark, NJ 07105-1902

    Mon 7am–4pm, Sat-Sun closed

    Buys scrap metal
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  5. Happen Ventures

    54 Freeman St Suite 302, Newark, NJ 07105

    Buys scrap metal
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  6. Silva Construction-demolition & Silva Recycling

    100 Riverside Ave, Newark, NJ 07104-4202

    Buys scrap metal
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  7. Essex County Utilities Authority

    60 Nelson Pl # 6, Newark, NJ 07102-1504

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  8. Carpet Cycle, Llc

    16 Herbert St, Newark, NJ 07105-3843

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  9. Manufacture Recycle Center

    13 Manufacturers Pl, Newark, NJ 07105

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Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.