Hudson County residents and small businesses can recycle their electronics for free!
In addition to municipal programs, e-waste is also accepted at all HCIA Household Hazardous Waste events.
Keeping electronic waste out of landfills is crucial. According to the EPA, improperly disposing of e-waste poses significant environmental risks. Electronics contain toxic substances and heavy metals such as chromium, cadmium, mercury, and lead, which can leach into the soil, polluting the air and waterways. With an estimated 60 million tons of e-waste generated globally each year, recycling these materials is essential to conserving landfill space and protecting the environment. Beyond the environmental risks, electronic devices are made from valuable materials, including precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum, as well as copper, aluminum, plastic, and glass. Nearly 100% of most electronics can be recycled, allowing these materials to be reclaimed instead of wasted. Disposing of them in landfills would be a missed opportunity and poor resource management. Recycling e-waste also reduces the demand for new raw materials, helping to preserve natural resources and reduce carbon emissions. The EPA estimates that one metric ton of circuit boards contains 800 times more gold than one metric ton of mined ore—a powerful reminder of why responsible recycling is both environmentally and economically beneficial.
CELLPHONES
Cellphones are the most commonly recycled electronic devices in the United States. Your old devices can be dropped off at HHW events, municipal e-waste programs, or local department stores, like Staples, Target and Best Buy. Call your local retailer ahead of time to make sure they are currently collecting devices.
The HCIA offers residents to safely and securely dispose of electronic devices at no cost. During the HCIA’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days, Hudson County residents can bring electronic devices to be properly recycled. Please see a list of approved recyclables to bring with you for E-waste Collection. In addition to our e-waste collection events, each municipality has their own e-waste recycling program. Call your local Department of Public Works and they will instruct you how to participate in municipal e-waste recycling.
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