Recycling in Montclair

Recycling saves taxpayer’s money, prevents the release of toxic substances into the environment (Montclair’s solid waste is taken to an incinerator in Newark) and helps in the fight against global warming. Read more why it’s important to recycle in Montclair here and download the official Montclair recycling brochure here.

These videos review the do’s and don’ts of recycling in Montclair.

They can also be found on YouTube by searching “greenmontclair”.

Introduction to Recycling in Montclair

Plastic, Glass and Metal Containers ( “Commingled”)

Paper and Cardboard

Electronic waste (e-waste), such as computers, monitors, stereos, and TV sets, contain toxic substances and should not be discarded as curbside garbage. E-waste in Montclair can be taken free of charge to the Public Works Yard at 219 North Fullerton on any Saturday for proper recycling. In 2010 TV set recycling will be mandated by law in NJ.

Only number 1 and number 2 plastics are curbside recyclable in Montclair. Number 5 plastics can be taken to Whole Foods for recycling. All other plastics should be discarded as waste. Failure to follow these rules, or failure to recycle at all, wastes hundreds of thousands of taxpayer’s dollars each year.