What is recycled in Kearny?

Two types of recyclables are collected at the curbside in Kearny – commingled recyclables and mixed paper.

“Commingling” means mixing these containers in one reusable container, and putting out at the curbside for collection.

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Commingled recyclables are:

• aluminum beverage and food containers
• glass bottles and jars that contained a food or beverage
• Metal food and beverage cans
• Plastic food, beverage and laundry detergent containers marked with recycling symbols #1 – #7.

Included in the “mixed paper” collection is newspapers, magazines, boxes, telephone books and office paper. Mixed paper may be put at the curbside for collection, preferably in a garbage can or a cardboard box or bundled and tied with string.

State of New Jersey Locations that accept material NOT accepted with your garbage or at the Recycling Facility. Click on the Link: NJDEP New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

DPW Recycling Yard

Beginning January 1, 2027, the Town of Kearny will transition recycling services currently available at the DPW recycling yard to curbside pickup only and scheduled collection services. The recycling yard will no longer be available for general resident drop-offs.

Residents will continue to have the following recycling and disposal options:

• Mixed paper, cardboard and commingled recyclables: Place items curbside for collection by Cali Carting on your regularly scheduled recycling days.
• Metals, appliances and electronics: Contact the Department of Public Works at 201-998-3700 to schedule a pickup.
• Tires: Drop-off will continue to be available on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
• Used motor oil and Antifreeze: The DPW yard will continue to accept used motor oil and Antifreeze.

These changes are part of the Town’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations while continuing to provide essential recycling and collection services to residents.

We appreciate residents’ cooperation as we make this transition.

Recycling Collection

Curbside recycling is collected on the first garbage collection day in each zone. Commingled recyclables and mixed paper are collected on alternating weeks. Refer to the Recycling Guide and Schedule for the collection schedule in each collection zone.

Electronics Waste Recycling

As of January 1, 2011, computers, laptops, monitors, portable computers and televisions may not be disposed in household garbage. Please Call DPW at (201) 998-3700 to schedule a pickup.

Recycling Map