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Self-Service Laundromats — Do Your Own Wash in Elizabeth, NJ

6 of the 39 laundromats we list in Elizabeth have self-service, coin- or card-operated machines.

Two very different businesses share the word laundry: one where you load the machines yourself, and one where you hand over a bag and come back later. Places here are the first kind. Bring quarters or a card depending on the machines, and check the largest washer size before you drive over — a king comforter needs a 60-pound drum, and not every location has one.

  1. Laundry Warehouse

    205 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202-1105

    7:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Mon-Fri) 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Sat-Sun)

    Card / app payWash & foldAttendant on dutyLarge machines
  2. Fresh Start Laundry Services

    31 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208-3215

    Card / app payWash & foldPickup & deliveryAttendant on duty
  3. Laundry Warehouse

    224 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206-1648

    Card / app payWash & foldLarge machines
  4. Freshwash Laundromat 2

    505 N Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07208-4302

    Wash & foldPickup & delivery
  5. The Laundry Room

    219 3rd St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206-1940

    Open 24 hoursWash & foldPickup & delivery
  6. Mr Fresh Laundry

    312 Rahway Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202-1883

    Wash & foldPickup & delivery
Peak hours decide whether this takes one hour or three. Weekend mornings and the first evening after a holiday fill every machine; weekday mid-mornings are usually empty. Many places post machine availability or a live count online, and an attendant on site means someone can reset a machine that eats your money.

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Good to know

How much does a load cost at a self-service laundromat?

Commonly $2.50-4.50 for a standard washer and $0.25-0.50 per few minutes of drying, so a typical load runs $5-8 all in. Large-capacity washers for bedding cost more, often $6-9 a cycle.

Do laundromats still take quarters?

Many do, and plenty have moved to cards or apps. Locations differ inside the same chain, so check before you arrive with nothing but bills — change machines exist but are the first thing to break.

How long does laundry take at a laundromat?

About 25-35 minutes to wash and 30-45 to dry, so budget an hour and a half for one load. Doing several loads at once is exactly why people come here rather than using a home machine.