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Union County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off (UC VoTech, Scotch Plains)
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Union County Bureau of Recycling and Planning in Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Apr 25, 2026
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 - Location
- 1776 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- Hours
- 9:00 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Union County residents
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 908-654-9890
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Union County Bureau of Recycling and Planning at 908-654-9890 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)Aerosol cans; corrosives and cleaners; fire extinguishers; fluorescent bulbs (unbroken); mercury switches; motor oil and oil filters; oil-based paints and varnishes; pesticides and herbicides; propane tanks; pool chemicals; smoke detectors; tires (automobile, motorcycle, bicycle)
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Water-based (latex) paints; alkaline batteries; unknown or unlabeled containers; empty containers; containers larger than 5 gallons; pressurized gas (welding gas, oxygen); medical sharps; explosives; radioactive materials; PCBs
Limits
Quantity limitsContainers up to 5 gallons; up to 8 automobile tires per household (no rims)
Rules and residency
Who can use itUnion County residents
Note from the sourceHeld rain or shine. Only materials in original or labeled containers are accepted.
Note from the sourceHeld in the West Hall/Police Academy lot.
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 · 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
- Collection event · 15 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 · 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 · 22 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 · 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
- Permanent drop-off · 26 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 Union County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off (UC VoTech, Scotch Plains)?
Union County residents
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 908-654-9890 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 908-654-9890 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: oil-based paints and varnishes. Not accepted: Water-based (latex) paints.
What will they turn away?
Water-based (latex) paints; alkaline batteries; unknown or unlabeled containers; empty containers; containers larger than 5 gallons; pressurized gas (welding gas, oxygen); medical sharps; explosives; radioactive materials; PCBs
Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- ucnj.org/recycling/household-special-waste/
- ucnj.org/press-releases/public-info/2026/10/09/union-countys-final-household-hazardous-was