SCMUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (Lafayette)
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) in Lafayette, Sussex County, New Jersey.
- Date
- Sat, Jun 6, 2026
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 - Location
- 34 Route 94 S, Lafayette, NJ 07848
- Hours
- 7:00 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Sussex County residents only; no businesses, schools, towns or commercial vehicles; no registration
- Cost
- Free up to 100 lbs of dry waste or 10 gallons of liquid and 10 fluorescent bulbs per vehicle; additional quantities $1.76 per lb
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 973-579-6998
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.
What they won’t take
Limits
Rules and residency
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- SCMUA Recycling Center and Resident’s Convenience Center (motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, propane)Permanent drop-off · under 1 mi away · 34 Route 94 S, Lafayette, NJ 07848Who can use it: Sussex County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 14 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)
- Collection event · 24 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 · 35 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 · 38 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 · 40 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
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FAQ
Who can use SCMUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (Lafayette)?
Sussex County residents only; no businesses, schools, towns or commercial vehicles; no registration
Is it free?
Free up to 100 lbs of dry waste or 10 gallons of liquid and 10 fluorescent bulbs per vehicle; additional quantities $1.76 per lb
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Oil-based paints and stains. Accepted: lead-based paint. Accepted: paint thinner and gasoline. Accepted: paint stripper and varnish. Not accepted: Latex paint.
What will they turn away?
Latex paint; motor oil; asbestos; PCBs; picric acid; explosives; prescription drugs; Silvex; medical waste; electronics; appliances; tires; smoke detectors; radioactive materials; compressed gas cylinders; empty containers; unknowns
- scmua.org/event/household-hazardous-waste-event-6/
- scmua.org/solid-waste/hazardous-waste/
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