Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
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(908) 289-1383Small, working transfer station on Julia Street in Elizabeth that locals use when a trip to a distant landfill isn't worth it. Trash and bulky loads get compacted here and then hauled off to a landfill elsewhere. Handy for household cleanups and short hauls from nearby neighborhoods.
A small entrance booth and a scale are near the driveway, so vehicles slow down and often stop before the tipping area. The drop-off is a concrete floor with big roll-off containers and constant truck traffic; backing in to dump is common. The site looks industrial-gravel, concrete, and mud when it rains-so expect a gritty worksite rather than a tidy dump. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup season, so plan for short waits at busy times.
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