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Middlesex County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day (Middlesex College, Edison)
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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- Date
- Sun, Mar 15, 2026
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 - Location
- 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
- Hours
- 8:00 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Middlesex County residents only; residential material and residential license plates only; no commercial vehicles or waste
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 732-745-4170
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management at 732-745-4170 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✕Electronics
- ✓Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Adhesives; aerosol cans; antifreeze; brake fluid; car batteries; cleaners; drain cleaners; fire extinguishers; road flares; fluorescent bulbs (unbroken); gasoline; gas/oil mix; kerosene; lighter fluid; mercury; motor oil and filters; paints (latex and oil); paint thinner; pesticides and herbicides; photographic chemicals; pool chemicals; propane tanks; stains and varnishes; thermometers; thermostats; rechargeable and button cell batteries (bag each battery or tape the terminals); asbestos (call to pre-register; double-bagged)
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Appliances; furniture; electronics, computers, printers and televisions; empty containers; explosives and munitions; infectious and medical waste; smoke detectors; tires; alkaline batteries (regular trash)
Limits
Quantity limitsNo containers over 10 gallons
Rules and residency
Who can use itMiddlesex County residents only; residential material and residential license plates only; no commercial vehicles or waste
Note from the sourceHeld rain or shine. Stay in your vehicle; staff unload materials from the trunk, cargo area or truck bed.
Note from the sourceMiddlesex County also runs free monthly paint drop-off days at municipal sites for county residents.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 7 mi away · 1776 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 · Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2026, Sun, Oct 25, 2026Who can use it: Union County residents
- Collection event · 19 mi away · 13-15 Linden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305 · Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026, Sat, Oct 31, 2026Who can use it: Hudson County residents; proof of residence may be required; no businesses
- Permanent drop-off · 23 mi away · 3211 Shafto Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753Who can use it: Monmouth County residents only; no rental vehicles or commercial plates; no business waste
- Collection event · 27 mi away · 141 First St, Passaic, NJ · Date: Sun, Nov 1, 2026Who can use it: Passaic County residents; proof of residency required; no commercial generators
- Collection event · 27 mi away · 98 Empire Blvd, Moonachie, NJ 07074 · Date: Sat, Mar 7, 2026, Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Bergen County residents only; ID required; no commercial vehicles or business waste
- Collection event · 28 mi away · 314 State Route 12, Flemington, NJ 08822 · Date: Sat, Mar 21, 2026, Sat, Jun 20, 2026, Sat, Nov 21, 2026Who can use it: All Hunterdon County residents; no pre-registration; no commercial plates
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FAQ
Who can use Middlesex County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day (Middlesex College, Edison)?
Middlesex County residents only; residential material and residential license plates only; no commercial vehicles or waste
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 732-745-4170 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paints (latex and oil). Accepted: paint thinner.
What will they turn away?
Appliances; furniture; electronics, computers, printers and televisions; empty containers; explosives and munitions; infectious and medical waste; smoke detectors; tires; alkaline batteries (regular trash)
Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.middlesexcountynj.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9531/639071131240300000
- www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-public-safety-and-health/of