Plainfield Transfer Station (Recycling Center)

Plainfield Transfer Station (Recycling Center) is the local spot people from Plainfield bring their recyclables and bulky household items. Lots of residents drop off cardboard, glass, metal, plastics and yard waste here, and it gets noticeably busy on weekends and during spring cleanup. The site is one of several county-area options in New Jersey, so expect a practical, working-yard feel rather than a showroom.

Pull up to a small entrance booth where someone will direct traffic and check vehicles; there’s a cluster of open-top bins and trailers beyond it for different materials. The paved yard has clear piles of sorted items and a few conveyor or collection points, with trucks coming and going during the day. Bring items already sorted if possible - cars and small trucks can pull right up to the drop points, while larger hauls may need to use the main tipping area. Weekends and early spring are the busiest times, so lines and short delays are common.