Rahway residents and businesses are allowed to commingle all of their newspapers, corrugated cardboard, magazines, books, junk mail and other paper products.  All of these materials can now be placed in the same container for curbside collection on their scheduled date.

For recycling information on other material like household hazardous waste, electronics, smoke detectors, tires, etc. visit the Union County Recycling page.

Because solid waste costs are continuing to rise, recycling is taking on added importance.  By recycling these materials in your household or business, you can help reduce our costs for garbage disposal, help preserve our environment and save tax dollars.  In the past, newspapers had to be separated from other paper materials, which discouraged many residents from recycling.  The new program format makes it very easy to recycle and we look forward to your participation.

Since its inception, the Division has saved taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars and provided the best solid waste and recycling collection in Union County.  This past fiscal year alone, the Division brought in over $400,000 in additional revenue that benefits Rahway taxpayers.

Please adhere to the guidelines on the downloadable recycling map and schedule below.  If you have any questions please call the Division of Solid Waste and Recycling at (732) 827-2159 or e-mail us here.