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

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

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue on Saturday, June 18^th.   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.

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue on Saturday, June 18^th.   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.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event of 2022 will take place on Sunday, August 7^th.  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.

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

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

This year, we celebrate our 95th anniversary preserving and perpetuating the history of the township of Cranford.  On Sunday, September 18th, from 1- 5 pm,  the Society will re-open the Crane-Phillips House Museum for a tour with a FALL FESTIVAL outside.  We will have crafters showing and selling their crafts and face painting, balloon making and crafts for the children.  Dreyer Farms will be on hand selling their mums, pumpkins, bales of hay, corn stalks, pies and donuts.  The Cranford Historical Society will sell ice cream cones and ice cream sodas and will have garage sale items, used books and our merchandise for sale.  We will also have a history basket raffle and a 50/50 chance.

The society is looking for Crafters, face painting artists, balloon making artists and a band.  All spaces are $20 and must bring your own table and chair.  If you can participate, call or email us!

(908) 276-0082  [email protected]

Save The Date for our FALL FESTIVAL!  We hope to see the community out enjoying a day with friends and the Society.

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

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

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

A free showing of the 2021 film “The Tragedy of Macbeth”. It will be taking place at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, located at 724 Park Avenue in Plainfield on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 7:00 PM.

A powerful adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, the film stars Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as the iconic married couple, who are willing to go to any means to take power over 11th-century Scotland. Nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Denzel Washington, this is a compelling and unique vision of a timeless work.

To attend this special showing, please register at www.ucnj.org/reserve, as space is limited. “The Tragedy of Macbeth” is rated R and is for mature audiences.

The Plainfield Performing Arts Center is handicapped-accessible. Parking is available in Municipal Lot #7 across the street from the Plainfield Performing Arts Center.

For further information, please call 908-527-4900.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vic Bary, our archives curator of newsletter editor, has written over 50 articles about Cranford over the course of ten years and has unearthed a number of interesting stories.  Come hear some weird and whimsical stories about Cranford.