• Leroy F. Smith Jr. Public Safety Building
  • 60 Nelson Place
  • Newark NJ 07102
Essex County Utilities Authority, New Jersey

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ESSEX COUNTY
UTILITIES AUTHORITY

ESSEX COUNTY
UTILITIES AUTHORITY

The Essex County Utilities Authority (ECUA) is committed to
providing services to facilitate environmentally sound,
cost-effective solid waste disposal management in Essex County.

At right, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo

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MORE ABOUT NJ'S
NEW PLASTIC LAW

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NEW PLASTIC LAW

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Read more about New Jersey's single-use bag,
Polystyrene and plastic straw law. ( PL 2020, c.117 )

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Essex County Recycling

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ESSEX COUNTY
RECYCLING

ESSEX COUNTY
RECYCLING

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The ECUA leads the charge to help residents
REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE through education, tools,
and organized drives to collect recyclable materials for a
greener Essex County.

Essex County Solid Waste Management

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ESSEX COUNTY
SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT

ESSEX COUNTY
SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT

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Every year, the ECUA ensures that over 500,000 tons of solid waste
from Essex County residents and businesses is disposed of
in an environmentally-safe manner.

ECUA Recycle Coach

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THE RECYCLE
COACH APP

THE RECYCLE
COACH APP

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Recycle Coach helps you drastically reduce contamination
and become a force for good in the fight against climate change.

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Essex County Resident Resources

Essex County NJ Residential Recycling

Essex County Recycling

The ECUA works with each of our municipalities to help them improve their recycling programs. The ECUA provides technical assistance, regulatory guidance and education for each of our Municipal Recycling Coordinators to help them help you to Recycle Right.

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Essex County Solid Waste Management

Essex County Solid Waste Management

The ECUA works to ensure that the solid waste generated in Essex County is disposed of in an environmentally safe and economically sound manner.

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Recycle Coach App

Recycle Coach

Have a recycling question? Don’t know if something can be recycled? The Recycle Coach will help to find your answer!

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Solid Waste Haulers in Essex County

Find rules to set up payments, disposal instructions, and driving directions necessary to utilize
the authorized Essex County Solid Waste Facilities.

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Essex County Recycling Facility

Solid Waste & Recycling Facilities in Essex County

This page provides a listing of all solid waste and recycling facilities currently operating within Essex County. If you need to find a recycling facility for your materials, check here.


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ECUA 60 Nelson Lane Newark NJ

The Leroy F. Smith Jr. Public Safety Building
6th Floor
60 Nelson Place, Newark, NJ

All meetings are held at 2:00 P.M.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – Canceled
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – Canceled
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 – Canceled
No August Meeting
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – Canceled
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Essex County Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Essex County Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Essex County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) advises the County Executive and the Board of Chosen Freeholders on all matters related to the development and implementation of, and modifications to, the District Solid Waste Management Plan.

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Essex County Environmental Center

Recycling & Sustainability Education

The ECUA supports and promotes programs in Essex County that provide education about recycling and the environment for residents young and old, like those provided by the Essex County Environmental Center.

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A Message from Essex County Executive

Joseph N. DiVincenzo

We all share the duty of protecting our environment by disposing of waste in a responsible and environmentally safe manner. Working together as the “Greener Essex County Team” with the ECUA initiatives we can make a tremendous difference. Thank you for “Putting Essex County First!