Cranford Calendar

May
4
Wed
2022
Holocaust Day of Remembrance @ Hillside Avenue School
May 4 @ 7:00 pm
May
21
Sat
2022
Scrap Metal Recycling @ Multiple Locations
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue on Saturday, May 21st.   There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their metal for recycling, one in Cranford and one in Rahway.  The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard.  The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard located in Rahway River Park off of St. Georges Avenue.  The program is open from 9 am to 12 pm.  Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.

Jun
4
Sat
2022
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling @ Kean University
Jun 4 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event of 2022 will take place on Saturday, June 4th.  It will take place at Kean University located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union.  The event will be held from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Items for drop off include old pesticides & herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, oil-based paints and deck stain.  Latex Paint/Acrylic/Enamel (wall paint) is water-based and is NOT ACCEPTED.  It should be dried out and discarded in with your regular garbage.  This event is drive-up only.  It will take place in the Kean Hall Parking Lot.

Jun
11
Sat
2022
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations
Jun 11 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

  1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
  2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
  3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
  4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Jun
18
Sat
2022
Scrap Metal Recycling @ Various Locations
Jun 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue on Saturday, June 18th.   There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their metal for recycling, one in Cranford and one in Rahway.  The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard.  The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard located in Rahway River Park off of St. Georges Avenue.  The program is open from 9 am to 12 pm.  Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.

Jun
25
Sat
2022
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations
Jun 25 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

  1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
  2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
  3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
  4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Jul
7
Thu
2022
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations
Jul 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

  1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
  2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
  3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
  4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Scrap Metal Recycling @ Various Locations
Jul 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue on Saturday, June 18th.   There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their metal for recycling, one in Cranford and one in Rahway.  The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard.  The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard located in Rahway River Park off of St. Georges Avenue.  The program is open from 9 am to 12 pm.  Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.

Jul
16
Sat
2022
Scrap Metal Recycling @ Various Locations
Jul 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue on Saturday, June 18th.   There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their metal for recycling, one in Cranford and one in Rahway.  The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard.  The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard located in Rahway River Park off of St. Georges Avenue.  The program is open from 9 am to 12 pm.  Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.

Aug
7
Sun
2022
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling @ Union County Vo-Tech
Aug 7 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event of 2022 will take place on Sunday, August 7th.  It will take place at the Union County Vo-Tech, which is located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains.  The event will be held in the Police Academy Lot.  The event will be held from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Items for drop off include old pesticides & herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, oil-based paints and deck stain full and empty propane cylinders, and more.  Latex Paint/Acrylic/Enamel (wall paint) is water-based and is NOT ACCEPTED.  It should be dried out and discarded in with your regular garbage.  This event is drive-up only.

Aug
13
Sat
2022
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations
Aug 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

  1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
  2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
  3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
  4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Sep
17
Sat
2022
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations
Sep 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

  1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
  2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
  3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
  4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Sep
23
Fri
2022
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

  1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
  2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
  3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
  4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Oct
1
Sat
2022
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations
Oct 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

  1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
  2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
  3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
  4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Oct
29
Sat
2022
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations
Oct 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

  1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
  2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
  3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
  4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Jun
1
Thu
2023
Scrap Metal Recycling Events @ Union County
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue with two events in June. These events will take place on Thursday, June 1st and Saturday, June 17th. There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their scrap metal for recycling, one in Cranford and one in Rahway. The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard. The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard located in Rahway River Park off of St. Georges Avenue. The program is open from 9 am to 12 pm. Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.

Jun
3
Sat
2023
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal @ Kean University
Jun 3 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event of 2023 season will take place on Saturday, June 3rd.  It will take place at Kean University, which is located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union Township.  The event will be held from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  The event will be held in the Kean Hall Parking Lot.  Items for drop off include old pesticides & herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, oil-based paints and deck stain, and asbestos containing wastes, to name a few.  Latex Paint/Acrylic/Enamel (wall paint) is water-based and is NOT ACCEPTED.  It should be dried out and discarded in with your regular garbage.  This event is drive-up only.  There will be ample signage in place on campus to help residents find the event.

Jun
7
Wed
2023
2023 Paper Shredding Events @ Union County
Jun 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Union County’s 2023 Paper Shredding Events will continue in June.  There are two shredding events that will be held during the month.  The first event will take place on Wednesday, June 7th at the Clark Public Works Yard, which is located behind the police station at 315 Westfield Avenue in Clark (please use Wilson Road for access to the event).  The second event will take place on Saturday, June 10th.   This event will take place at Union College, which is located at 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.  The event will be held in parking lots 5A and 5B.  Both events will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, unless the shredding trucks fill to capacity first.  These events are drive-up only.

Jun
10
Sat
2023
2023 Paper Shredding Events @ Union County
Jun 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Union County’s 2023 Paper Shredding Events will continue in June.  There are two shredding events that will be held during the month.  The first event will take place on Wednesday, June 7th at the Clark Public Works Yard, which is located behind the police station at 315 Westfield Avenue in Clark (please use Wilson Road for access to the event).  The second event will take place on Saturday, June 10th.   This event will take place at Union College, which is located at 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.  The event will be held in parking lots 5A and 5B.  Both events will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, unless the shredding trucks fill to capacity first.  These events are drive-up only.

Jun
17
Sat
2023
Scrap Metal Recycling Events @ Union County
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue with two events in June. These events will take place on Thursday, June 1st and Saturday, June 17th. There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their scrap metal for recycling, one in Cranford and one in Rahway. The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard. The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard located in Rahway River Park off of St. Georges Avenue. The program is open from 9 am to 12 pm. Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.