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Passaic County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (City of Passaic)
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Passaic County Office of Solid Waste and Recycling Programs (Department of Health Services) in Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey.
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- Date
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026
- Location
- 141 First St, Passaic, NJ
- Hours
- 7:30 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Passaic County residents; proof of residency required; no commercial generators
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 973-305-5738
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Passaic County Office of Solid Waste and Recycling Programs (Department of Health Services) at 973-305-5738 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)Pesticides; herbicides; kerosene; solvents and thinners; photographic materials; fluorescent bulbs; fire extinguishers; mercury thermometers; oil filters; varnishes and waxes; car batteries; corrosives and cleaners; used motor oil; pool chemicals; antifreeze; oil-based products; old gasoline; propane tanks; rechargeable, button cell, NiCad, zinc and lithium batteries; aerosol cans; flares
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D); electronics; explosives; radioactive materials; dioxins; latex paint; medical waste; tires; Silvex
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itPassaic County residents; proof of residency required; no commercial generators
Note from the sourceHeld rain or shine.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 5 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 · 11 mi away · Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026Who can use it: Morris County residents; proof of residency required (driver’s license, lease, tax bill or other bill with a Morris County address); no commercial vehicles
- Collection event · 12 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
- Collection event · 21 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 · 27 mi away · 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 · Date: Sun, Mar 15, 2026, Sun, Nov 15, 2026Who can use it: Middlesex County residents only; residential material and residential license plates only; no commercial vehicles or waste
- Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 168 Gold Mine Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836Who can use it: Morris County residents, by appointment; Somerset County residents are accepted for a fee (per Somerset County)
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FAQ
Who can use Passaic County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (City of Passaic)?
Passaic County residents; proof of residency required; no commercial generators
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 973-305-5738 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Not accepted: latex paint.
What will they turn away?
Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D); electronics; explosives; radioactive materials; dioxins; latex paint; medical waste; tires; Silvex
Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.totowanj.org/_files/ugd/3cc0e2_1723c9d0f069453da04470a9e2a45c96.pdf
- www.ringwoodnj.net/filestorage/2347/20815/2476/2026_PC_Recycling_Programs.pdf