This is a short list of alternatives in our area to disposing of items while keeping them out of landfills. Also check out Recycling NJ for additional alternatives.
| Item | Where | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances -- small & working | LUPUS Foundation | 888-44-LUPUS | Free pickup |
| Appliances-large, scrap | Roxbury Auto Wreckers | 973-361-7070 | Pays by weight, Cert. of Freon removal req. |
| Don Jon CM Metals | 973-366-2716 | Pays by weight, will remove Freon | |
| Appliances-operational & clean | ReStore (Habitat) | 973-366-3358 | ReStore or Call for details |
| Bedding/Linens/Curtains/Draperies | LUPUS Foundation | 888-44-LUPUS | Free pickup |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | BBBS Website | Free pickup or drop off at 307 Rt 46, Denville | |
| Bicycles | Pedals for Progress | Pedals for Progress | $10 donation, tax receipt given for total value |
| Books-all types | Big Brothers Big Sisters | BBBS Website | Free pickup or drop off at 307 Rt 46, Denville |
| Books-no encyclopedia/textbooks | LUPUS Foundation | 888-44-LUPUS | Free pickup |
| Building materials -- usable/non-historic | ReStore (Habitat) | 973-366-3358 | ReStore or Call for details |
| Building materials from historic Hapgood homes | HPC Architectural Salvage Warehouse | Richard Pierce (973 299-9675), or Mac McElduff (973 402-2254). | This program helps our town by providing original materials for people restoring their historic homes. |
| Carpet including padding | Carpet Cycle, LLC | 908-353-5900 | Free drop off, $100 flat fee for pick up |
| Cell phones | DPW | 973-334-1577 | Free drop off inside office |
| CDs/DVDs, Computer Software | Big Brothers Big Sisters | BBBS Website | Free pickup or drop off at 307 Rt 46, Denville |
| Back Thru the Future | 973-823-9752 | Free drop off or by mail; separate discs & case | |
| Clothing and shoes -- gently used | LUPUS Foundation | 888-44-LUPUS | Free pickup |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | BBBS Website | Free pickup or drop off at 307 Rt 46, Denville | |
| ML Recycling Center | Collection Bins | ||
| Computers, TV’s, Electronics | See Hazardous Household Waste | ||
| Eyeglasses | New Eyes for the Needy | 973-376-4903 | Free drop off or by mail |
| Pearle Vision Center | 973-263-3200 | Free drop off | |
| Floral vases/ceramics/baskets | Bill's Village Florist | 973-334-0158 | Free drop off |
| Other local florists | Free drop off | ||
| Fluorescent Bulbs -- regular and compact | MCMUA | 973-285-6037 | HHW -- free |
| Home Depot | 973-335-5917 | Drop off free | |
| Furniture in excellent condition | ReStore (Habitat) | 973-366-3358 | ReStore or Call for details |
| Furniture and Houseware | Big Brothers Big Sisters | BBBS Website | Free pickup subject to driver inspection |
| Market Street Mission | 973-538-0427 | Call for details and pickup -- no mattresses | |
| Gardening pots -- plastic | Gardens of the World | 973-361-2922 | Clean, drop off free |
| Hardware items | ReStore (Habitat) | 973-366-3358 | ReStore or Call for details |
| Houseware and glassware | LUPUS Foundation | 888-44-LUPUS | Free pickup |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | BBBS Website | Free pickup or drop off at 307 Rt 46, Denville | |
| Jewelry-gold, silver & costume | Big Brothers Big Sisters | BBBS Website | Free pickup, or drop off 307 Rt 46, Denville |
| New Eyes for the Needy | 973-376-4903 | Free drop off or by mail | |
| Lighting fixtures | ReStore (Habitat) | 973-366-3358 | ReStore or Call for details |
| Packaging -- peanuts, etc. | UPS Store | 973-402-2232 | Free drop off; no form fitted Styrofoam® |
| Packaging -- Styrofoam® forms | Foam Pack Industries | 973-376-3700 | Free drop off |
| Plastic Bags/Packaging -- grocery, newspaper, food storage, dry cleaning, wraps) | Local Grocery Stores or Walmart | Clean bags labeled #2 or #4 -- remove any plastic or string handles. More Info | |
| Plastic Containers - #5 | Whole Foods Market | 973-822-8444 | Free drop off |
| Printer Ink Jet Cartridges | ML Library or DPW | Free drop off | |
| Propane Tanks | MCMUA | 973-285-6037 | HHW - $5 BBQ size, smaller free |
| Synergy Gas | 973-334-3800 | Drop off $10 BBQ size; trade in free | |
| Refrigerator/Freezer (Working only) | Jaco Environmental | 877-270-3520 | Free pickup and $30 cash back. Consult NJ Clean Energy or Jaco's Web site. |
| Sports Equipment | Big Brothers Big Sisters | BBBS Website | Free pickup, or drop off 307 Rt 46, Denville |
| Play It Again Sports | 908-725-2232 | Will buy/trade/sell -- some restrictions | |
| Stuffed Animals | Salvation Army | 973-839-4492 | Free drop off |
| Thermometers (mercury) | Preston Drug | 973-334-3460 | Free drop off |
| Tools -- non gas operated | Big Brothers Big Sisters | BBBS Website | Free pickup or drop off at 307 Rt 46, Denville |
| Tools -- all kinds | LUPUS Foundation | 888-44-LUPUS | Free pickup |
| Toys and Games | LUPUS Foundation | 888-44-LUPUS | Free pickup |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | BBBS Website | Free pickup or drop off at 307 Rt 46, Denville | |