Accepted Items

Approved Recycling Items (Paper)

Paper

Magazines/Newspapers

Envelopes (with or without windows)

Telephone books

Cereal Boxes

Cardboard (corrugated must be flattened)

Junk mail

Wrapping paper

Paperback books

Approved Recycling Items (Plastic, Glass, and Metal)

#1, #2, and #5 plastic jugs, jars, bottles, and tubs < 1 gallon

Containers (food removed)

All glass

Bottles, containers, and jars

Aluminum, steels, and tins cans

Empty non-hazardous aerosol cans (plastic lid removed)

Not Approved Recycling Items

Shredded Paper

Paper Towels

Plastic Bags

Materials in plastic bags

Plastic plates and utensils

#3, #4, #6, or #7 plastics

Liquids in bottles or containers

Rigid plastic toys and chairs

Laundry baskets

Diapers

Plastic fencing

Plastic containers without a number

China, dishware, glassware, or vases

Broken glass or mirrors

Light bulbs

Aluminum foil

Batteries

Wire clothes hangers

Pots and pans

Tire rims or car parts

Syringes, needles, or sharp objects

Extension cords

Christmas lights

Hoses

Wires

Chains

Food waste or garbage

Electronic Waste Guidelines

The Authority strives to provide a safe and accessible way of disposing electronic waste. The State of New Jersey defines electronic waste (e-waste) as all computers, monitors, laptops, portable computers, desktop printers, fax machines, and televisions. The Authority goes above and beyond what is acceptable as defined by the state by providing collection centers for other electronics and peripherals. Authority staff work with municipal coordinators in the 14 municipalities to schedule, receive, sort, organize, wrap, and ship e-waste to a designated facility.

Residents who wait to bring their electronics to one of the Household Hazardous Waste events will be happy to know that they can drop off their e-waste throughout the year to their local public works and municipal “convenience” or “drop off” centers. The Authority recommends contacting your municipal recycling coordinator or center for specific details prior to your visit.

The following electronics are accepted: computer monitors, computer towers, laptops, desktop printers, fax machines, TVS including projection, wooden console, tube, flat screen, cell phones, copiers, printers, VCRs, DVD players, radios, computer keyboards, mouse, speakers, networking peripherals, boxes, cables, battery backup systems, stereos (not wooden consoles).

The Authority recommends contacting your municipal recycling coordinator or center for specific details prior to your visit.

Paint Disposal Guidelines

Latex Paint (also known as water-based paint) is non-hazardous. Here’s how to properly dispose of it.

Make sure the paint can is half full or less. If the can has more than that, pour excess into another container such as a milk jug or coffee can.
Add clay-based kitty litter or Speedy Dry so the can is three-fourths full.
Stir the paint/kitty litter or Speedy Dry mixture.
If liquid pain remains, add more kitty litter or Speedy Dry and stir.
Allow the paint/kitty litter or Speedy Dry mixture to dry until it is no longer pourable.
Replace paint can lid and dispose of the paint can with your household trash.

Oil-based paint can only be disposed of at one of the Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding Days sponsored by The Authority.

Used Oil and Antifreeze Guidelines

The Authority provides local public works and municipal convenience or drop-off centers with containers for disposal of used oil and antifreeze. There’s no need to wait for a Household Hazardous Waste event to dispose of these items properly. The Authority recommends residents contact their municipal coordinators with any questions specific to anti-littering programs or issues in their town and community.

Disposal Guidelines

Unsure how to dispose of a specific items? Read our disposal guidelines below to learn best practices.

Recycling Right Instructional Video

A look at Cumberland County's recycle guidelines, accepted items, and more. Don't trash our future, do the right thing - recycle!