Additional Recycling Events

We encourage residents to take advantage of additional recycling programs sponsored by Ewing Township and the Mercer County Improvement Authority throughout the year.  These include the following programs.

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In 2026 Ewing Township will host a Shred Day on October 3, 2026. This free event ise for Township residents only and provides a completely safe and secure way to clean out old checks, bills, and any confidential documents that need proper disposal. 

Please Shred Responsibly!

WE REQUEST THAT YOU PLEASE LIMIT PAPERS TO CONFIDENTIAL / SENSITIVE MATERIALS ONLY

Examples of what to bring:

Obsolete Tax Documents, Bank Statements/Cancelled Checks, Sensitive information, Birth dates, Social Security Information, Signatures, Passwords and Pins, Credit Card Statements and Receipts, Credit Card Offers, Reports and Histories, etc.

Do not bring:

Newspapers, books or magazines, junk mail, plastic covering or cardboard, CD’s or floppy discs, metal or plastic binders, sheet protectors, overnight shipping envelopes (FedEx, UPS, etc.), photographs, x-rays, carbon paper, plastics, and any other non-paper item.

Please do not bring shredded paper, wet paper, or garbage.

Materials from businesses are not accepted and Ewing residents will be required to provide Proof of Residency. Because this is an extremely popular program please be prepared to spend a few minutes waiting in line. The events take place rain or shine.
 
These event will be held at the Municipal Complex located at 2 Jake Garzio Drive from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.  Again, the 2026 date is Saturday, October 3rd.  Watch for our ads in the Ewing Observer and check our press releases for reminders about the events.  You can also check the Twp. Calendar for upcoming dates.  

The Mercer County Improvement Authority manages the curbside recycling program to ensure a cleaner and safer environment as well as Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Waste and Shredding Events conducted periodically throughout the year.  These events allow residents to dispose of materials that are not collected curbside.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Recycling Events

The Mercer County Improvement Authority sponsors three Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Events for residents annually.  They are held at the Dempster Fire School in Lawrence Township at 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648.  Residents can bring used motor oil, aerosol cans, antifreeze, paint, flammables and other household chemical waste for proper disposal.  Electronic Waste, including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, televisions, and microwaves is also collected at these events. The 2026 dates are March 21st, June 13th, and September 26th.

Document Shredding Events

Two shredding events are held in the parking lot across from the County Administration Building at 651 South Broad Street in Trenton.  Residents may bring a maximum of eight boxes and/or bags of paper - NO Household Chemicals - NO Commercial Businesses.  The 2026 dates are April 11th and October 17th.  

Residential Tire Recycling

A residential Tire Recycling Event will be held in partnership with Tire Waste Management, Inc.  The date will be February 2, 2026 from 9 am - 5 pm.  This event is open to Mercer County residents only. No commercial businesses permitted.  Limit: four times per household. A small fee per tire will be collected using CASH, Cards, or Zelle.

Location: 1698 5th Street, Ewing.

Pre-registration required at Tire Recycling - MCIA

Tire Type:

Standard car/SUV, motorcycle, bicycle, wheelbarrow, or lawn mower:  Off rim - FREE | On rim - $2 each

Light truck:  Off rim - $3 each  | On rim - $5 each

Restrictions

These events are for residents only, no commercial businesses, and proof of residency is required (Driver’s License).  For more information call (609) 278-8086 or visit www.mcianj.org.