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Computers, Electronics & Office Equipment

Computers, Electronics & Office EquipmentComputers, Electronics & Office Equipment

Banned From Garbage
Recyclable

Computers, monitors and other electronic equipment should not be thrown in the garbage. Their components often contain toxic materials such as lead, PCBs, mercury and cadmium. Businesses must manage waste electronics in accordance with state and federal law. Fortunately, there are many local recycling and donation options.

 

Computers, Electronics and Office Equipment items include:

  • calculators
  • camcorders
  • computers systems (including monitors, scanners, printers, keyboards, mouses, CPUs, networking devices, speakers, add-ons)
  • CRTs (picture tubes)
  • electronic games
  • fax machines
  • photo copiers
  • radios
  • stereos
  • tape players
  • telephones (including cell phones)
  • typewriters
  • TVs/remote controls
  • VCRs/ remote controls

 

Resources & Links

Disposal Information

Businesses can recycle spent fluorescent lamps and old electronics for a fee at The Recycling Zone. The Recycling Zone accepts bulbs from businesses on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. If you are planning to deliver 1,000 lamps or more, call first.  Find more information on disposal costs, payment information and preparation requirements on Dakota County’s website  and search "business hazardous waste" or call The Recycling Zone at 651-905-4520.

 

Some electronics manufacturers offer take-back programs for products at the end of their useful life. Drop-off or mail-back options may be available, usually for a fee, and some manufacturer programs will take any brand. See these web sites for details:

For equipment in good functioning condition, consider making a donation to a non-profit organization such as the Minnesota Computers for Schools Program or participating in the Minnesota Materials Exchange Program. Be aware that many non-profit organizations have tight specifications for accepting electronic equipment donations. Describe the items you want to donate and verify what the receiving party will do with the equipment. Before recycling or donating computers, be sure to remove all stored confidential data properly and securely.

For more information on managing computer and electronic waste, see How to Manage Electronic Equipment, or contact your county environmental office or the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) at (651) 296-6300.

The following list of companies and organizations accept (usually for a fee) a variety of electronic equipment for recycling, resale and reuse. Not all accept the same materials, and some businesses have limited hours. Call first.

For more information on each facility, including a list of other items accepted, click on the facility name.

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Facility Notes Services
1
Advanced Productivity Computing
14690 Galaxie Ave
Apple Valley, MN
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
952-432-2000

2
Asset Recovery Corporation
2299 Territorial Road
St. Paul, MN, 55116
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-602-0789

3
B & E Recycling Station Inc
16501 Hwy 10 NW
Elk River, MN, 55330
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-441-7211

4
Burg Electronic Recovery
6043 Highway 10 W
Anoka, MN
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
612-598-2257

5
Carver County Environmental Center
116 Peavey Circle
Chaska, MN, 55318
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
952-361-1835

6
Carver Transfer Station
600 W Railroad St S
Norwood Young America, MN, 55368
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
952-467-2998

7
Certified Recycling Center
14305 Ewing Ave
Burnsville, MN, 55306
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
952-894-1448

8
City Tech Recycling
6563 145th Ave
Forest Lake, MN, 55025
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-464-6763

9
Como Lube & Supplies Inc. - Environmental Services
13575 Fenway Blvd N
Hugo, MN, 55038
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-646-0830

10
Computer Electronic Salvage
2300 Kennedy St NE
Minneapolis, MN, 55413
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
612-379-1005

11
Copier Recycling, Inc.
1111 Riverwood Dr.
Burnsville, MN, 55337
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
952-736-2900

12
Dakota County Recycling Zone
3365 Dodd Road
Eagan, MN
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-905-4520

13
Earth First Computer Recycling Resources
6043 Hwy 10 NW
Anoka, MN, 55303
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-576-8453

14
Electronic Recovery Inc.
124 12th Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN, 55415
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
612-338-2466

15
Enviro-Chem Inc.
21821 Industrial Blvd
Rogers, MN, 55374
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-428-4002

16
Expetec of Blaine
10078 Flanders Court NE, Suite 130
Blaine, MN, 55449
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-783-8600

17
Green Lights Recycling
10040 Davenport St. NE
Blaine, MN, 55449
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-785-0456

18
J&J Recycling
607 Barge Channel Rd
St. Paul, MN, 55107
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-227-4457

19
JR's Advanced Recyclers
10619 Courthouse Blvd.
Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55077
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-454-9215

20
Lamp Recyclers
3055 Holmgren Way
Green Bay, WI, 54304
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
952-545-4655

21
Luminaire Recyclers Inc
2161 University Ave.
St. Paul, MN, 55114
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-649-0079

22
Maroney's Sanitation Inc
9209 Lansing Avenue North
Stillwater, MN
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-439-7279

23
Materials Processing Corporation
2805 West Service Road
Eagan, MN, 55121
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-681-8099

24
Metro Appliance Recycling
16403 60th Steet NE
Otsego, MN, 55330
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-241-8787

25
OceanTech
7509 West 27th Street
St. Louis Park, MN, 55426
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
9529260451

26
Parnell Enterprises Inc
5275 Geneva Ave
Oakdale, MN, 55128
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-779-7076

27
Randy's Sanitation - Delano
4351 US Hwy 12 SE
Delano, MN
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
7639723335

28
Randy's Sanitation Inc. - South
12620 Vincent Ave South
Burnsville, MN, 55337
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-972-3335

29
Randy's Sanitation, Inc. - North
5625 Quam Ave NE
Saint Michael, MN, 55376
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-972-3335

30
Recycle America Alliance - eCycling(sm) Services
1800 Broadway Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
612-379-1360 x 11

31
Recycle Technologies
4000 Winnetka Ave. N
New Hope, MN, 55427
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-559-5130

32
Rohn Industries, Inc./Shred Right
862 Hersey St.
St. Paul, MN, 55114
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-647-1300

33
Special Waste Disposal, Inc
2850 100th Ct NE
Blaine, MN, 55449
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
612-285-9865

34
SRC/Forest Lake Sanitation
6320 E Viking Blvd
Wyoming, MN, 55092
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-462-1099

35
Twin City Refuse & Recycling
318 Water St W
St. Paul, MN
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-227-1549

36
Vasko/Veolia ES - Como Avenue
309 Como Ave
St. Paul, MN, 55103
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-487-8546
651-774-0916

37
Waste Management LampTracker
2007 West County Road C-2
Roseville, MN, 55113
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
651-628-9370

38
WF Industries, Inc.
7900 Excelsior Blvd.
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
952-405-9289

39
WM - Elk River Landfill
22460 Highway 169
Elk River, MN, 55330
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-441-2464

40
WM Burnsville Sanitary Landfill
2650 West Cliff Road
Burnsville, MN, 55337
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
952-890-3248

41
WM Twin Cities ReCyCo Transfer Station
1691 91st Ave. NE
Blaine, MN, 55449
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-784-4772

42
WM Twin Cities Transfer - Maple Grove Transfer
10633 89th Ave. N
Maple Grove, MN, 55369
United States
See map: Google Maps
p:
763-425-3736

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