Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Recycling Partner in Paterson, NJ
Gaeta Recycling has been a family-owned and operated leader in sustainable waste management since 1935. With nine decades of continuous operation, we combine deep industry experience with cutting-edge infrastructure, including our state-certified Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), to maximize recycling efficiency and minimize landfill impact. Our team, many of whom have dedicated their careers to Gaeta, delivers tailored solutions for municipal, commercial, and residential customers across Northern New Jersey. We pride ourselves on operating 6 days a week with a fleet of environmentally conscious vehicles, managing over 300,000 customers' waste needs. Our comprehensive services include specialized e-waste recycling that meets NJDEP compliance standards, certified document destruction through NAID AAA-certified processes, and large-scale cleanout operations.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through facility expansions that will increase our processing capacity to 1,200 tons daily, reinforcing our position as New Jersey's premier recycling authority. We maintain full transparency with no hidden fees, while our extensive service network covers 8 counties with customized solutions for every client. This combination of longevity, technical expertise, and community focus establishes Gaeta Recycling as a trusted steward of environmental responsibility in the region.
Services
Dumpster Rental
Commercial Recycling
Residential Pickup
E-Waste Recycling
Document Shredding
Cleanout Services
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with 88 years of demonstrated expertise in waste management
- State-certified Materials Recovery Facility processing up to 1,200 tons daily
- Serving over 300,000 Northern New Jersey residents and businesses
- NAID AAA-certified document destruction services for secure data elimination
- Comprehensive e-waste recycling that meets NJDEP compliance standards
Associations and certifications
- NAID AAA Certification
- DEP Licensed
- USDA International Waste Disposal Approved
Services
E-Waste Recycling
Our certified e-waste recycling service handles broken electronics containing hazardous materials. We ensure proper recycling that meets all federal, state, and local regulations while providing documentation for customer records. This service keeps electronic waste out of landfills through responsible material recovery.
Commercial Recycling
Customized recycling programs for businesses include tailored pickup schedules and compaction services. Our mechanics customize machinery to fit client spaces while maintaining six-day-a-week availability across eight Northern New Jersey counties for efficient waste management.
Document Shredding
NAID AAA-certified document shredding includes on- and off-site options with same-day service. We offer secure consoles and bins with dual-key locks for confidential material destruction, plus hard drive and x-ray film destruction services to protect sensitive information.
Cleanout Services
Residential and commercial junk removal services handle complete house cleanouts, basement clearances, and small demolition projects. Our team provides labor and disposal for items like furniture, appliances, and construction debris with same-day estimates available.
Dumpster Rental
We supply roll-off containers in 10 to 40 cubic yard sizes for construction, demolition, and home cleanout projects. Our 24-hour delivery service includes setup, pickup, and proper disposal of approved materials while prohibited items require special arrangements.
Questions
What municipal services do you offer?
We provide curbside trash, recycling, and vegetative waste pickup for over 300,000 Northern New Jersey residents through municipal contracts.
Can I bring recyclables to your facility?
Yes, our transfer station accepts residential and commercial recyclables including cardboard, paper, plastic, aluminum, tires, and concrete.
What dumpster sizes are available?
We offer 10-40 cubic yard roll-off containers, with 20-yard being our most popular size for construction and home cleanout projects.
Do you handle confidential document destruction?
Yes, our NAID AAA-certified shredding service provides secure destruction for businesses with same-day service options available.
What payment options do you offer?
We accept automatic payment arrangements for recurring services with no hidden fees in our residential pricing.
How do you handle e-waste recycling?
We process electronic waste according to NJDEP regulations, providing documentation for proper disposal with certified destruction options available.
