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Electronic waste, or e-waste, is any waste that has a circuit board or a cathode ray tube (CRT). This includes products such as:
  • Televisions
  • Computers: central processing units (CPUs), monitors, laptops
  • Computer keyboards, speakers, printers, and other peripherals
  • VCRs and DVD players
  • Fax machines
  • Game consoles
  • Media players
  • Other audio, video and telecommunication equipment (such as stereos, VCRs and cell phones)

Electronic products containing a cathode ray tube (such as TVs and computer monitors) cannot be placed in the garbage (Minnesota State Statute 115A.9565). The solution? Recycle your electronics.

Recycling & Disposal Information

Electronics don't belong in the garbage. There are a large number of recycling options available to metro-area residents, which are listed below. 

Electronics Recycling Options

  • WeRecycle!:  WeRecycle! is a completely domestic mail-back recycling program. You package your item, submit your order online, and they will email you a pre-paid FedEx label to cover the shipping.
  • Retailer Recycling Options:  Several retailers offer in-store and mail-back recycling programs.
  • Manufacturer Recycling Options:  Many manufacturers offer a variety of programs for televisions, computers and other electronics.
  • Electronics Recyclers: There are many electronics recycling service providers in the Twin Cities metro-area, including county facilities, offering drop-off and pick-up services for electronics recycling.   (See the "Disposal and Drop-off Sites" button at the top and bottom of this page for a map of locations.)
  • City and Neighborhood Collection Events: Electronics are collected for recycling on most municipal recycling drop-off days and at many community clean-up events.  Contact your municipal recycling coordinator for information about seasonal events.
  • Garbage Haulers: Some garbage haulers offer service for electronics recycling. Ask your hauler if this service is available.

For recycling options outside of the metro-area, visit the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Choosing an Electronics Recycling Option

Before choosing a recycler, ask about:

  • Fees
  • Hours
  • Types of electronics accepted
  • Where e-waste is sent for recycling
  • How all hazardous components are managed

Privacy

You should remove all personal data from your electronics before recycling them. Personal data may be stored on data storage devices including internal and external hard drives, disks, CDs, DVDs, memory cards, and USB drives. Some locations that accept electronics for recycling require that personal data be removed. You may purchase a disk cleaning utility for your computer's hard drive or choose a recycler who provides data removal or data destruction service (some recyclers will charge an extra fee for data destruction).


For more information contact your county.

Reduction Tips

To reduce the amount of e-waste you create, consider the impact of the item you intend to buy. Perhaps there is a different, less-wasteful gift option. Or, choose items with a long product life in order to create less waste in the long-term.

Reuse Tips 

If you are finished using a product, whether you've replaced it with a newer version or simply don't use it anymore, try to find someone who would use it. You could re-gift the item or donate it to a local organization.

Disposal & Dropoff Sites

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1

Asset Recovery Corporation

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, additional fee. 

Collection Methods: Drop-off

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(including other items accepted)
2299 Territorial Road
St. Paul
p: 651-602-0789
2

Best Buy

Resident Materials Notes

Electronics

Free Icon All Minnesota Best Buy locations accept nearly everything electronic for recycling, including tube TVs and monitors up to 32", flat-panel TVs and monitors up to 60", peripherals, DVD players, home and car audio, cell phones, MP3 players, and cables. A maximum of three items per household per day is accepted.  Also accepts small electrics, fans and vacuums.

For a list of locations:  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12090&type=page

For more information:  www.bestbuy.com/ecycle

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(including other items accepted)
All Minnesota Locations
3

Carver County Environmental Center

April - November:
Wed. Noon - 7 PM
Thurs. Noon - 6 PM
Fri. 10 AM - 4 PM
Sat. 8 AM - Noon

December - March:
Wed. Noon - 7 PM
Thurs. 11 AM - 5 PM
Sat. 8 AM - Noon
Call for closed days. 


Resident Materials Notes

Electronics

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: $5/TV; $5/monitor.  All other electronics free for residents

Data destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

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(including other items accepted)
116 Peavey Circle
Chaska
p: 952-361-1835
4

Carver Transfer Station

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players, fax machines, and other consumer electronics 

Fees: Yes on all household electronic items EXCEPT Sony, LG, Zenith and GoldStar products which are accepted from households free of charge.

Data Destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off at these locations. For residential and small volume commercial pick-up options call 952.890.1100 or schedule on-line at http://www.wmtwincities.com/ 

Notes: Hours may vary seasonally. Please call or visit us on-line for current hours and rates.

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(including other items accepted)
600 W. Railroad St.
Norwood Young America
p: 952-467-2998
5

Certified Recycling Center

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(including other items accepted)
14305 Ewing Ave
Burnsville
p: 952-894-1448
6

CRT Processing, LLC

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Please call 651-777-3031 for fee information.

Data Destruction: Yes, no additional cost unless a Certificate of Proof is required.

Collection Methods: Drop-off and events

Notes: Drop-off hours: Monday - Friday, 1pm to 4pm.

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(including other items accepted)
3350 Granada Ave N, Suite 150
Oakdale
p: 651-777-3031
7

Dakota County Recycling Zone

Resident Materials Notes

Electronics

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: No fee for residents.

Data destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

Scrap Metal

Residents can drop off scrap metal, including snow blowers and bicycles, free of charge. For a complete list of materials accepted from residents, click here.

Recycling Zone hours for hazardous waste drop off:
Wed. 3 PM - 8 PM
Thurs. 12 PM - 5 PM
Sat. 9 AM - 2 PM
Closed holidays. View more information
(including other items accepted)
3365 Dodd Road
Eagan
p: 651-905-4520
8

E Cycling Solutions (Forest Lake ACE Hardware)

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee:  Yes 

Data destruction:  Yes, additional fee.

Collection Methods:  Drop-off and pick-up.

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(including other items accepted)
814 Lake St. S
Forest Lake
p: 651-815-0423
9

Earth First Computer Recycling Resources

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, no additional fee. 

Collection Methods: Drop-off, Pick-up

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(including other items accepted)
6043 Hwy 10 NW
Anoka
p: 763-576-8453
10

Eco Recycling Solutions

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, floppy/zip disks, computer peripherals, cables, all other computer equipment, fax machines, smartphones, cell phones and accessories, regular phones, small answering machine, home entertainment and stereo equipment, VCRs, DVD players, media CD's or DVD's (removed from all packaging), video tapes, audio tapes, and all other home entertainment and stereo equipment.

Fee: Fees for computer and TV monitors (one monitor smaller than 27" is FREE), printers, scanners and fax machines. Other items accepted for FREE.

Data destruction: Yes (no additional fee)

Collection Methods: Drop-off (also offer pick-up for large quantities)

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(including other items accepted)
2360 County RD J, #100
White Bear Lake
p: 866-843-2318
11

Green Lights Recycling

Resident Materials Notes

Electronics 

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, no additional fee.

Collection Methods: Drop-off, Pick-Up

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(including other items accepted)
10040 Davenport St. NE
Blaine
p: 763-785-0456
12

Hennepin County Recycling Center & Transfer Station

Tues., Thurs., Fri.
10 AM - 6 PM
Wed.
10 AM - 8 PM
Sat.
8 AM - 5 PM
Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.


Resident Materials Notes

Electronics

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Free IconNo fee for residents for electronics.

Data destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

Notes: Photocopiers are not accepted at drop-off facilities. There is a limit to the amount of electronics that a household can drop off at our facilities per 12 month period:

  • Five each of the same type of electronic per household (for example, 5 TV's, 5 monitors, 5 CPU's, 5 printers, etc.)

Appliances

Appliances are accepted for $15 each.

Tires

Tires are accepted for $3 each.

Mattresses

Mattresses are accepted for $15 each.

Other fees may apply; contact the facility for more information. View more information
(including other items accepted)
8100 Jefferson Hwy
Brooklyn Park
p: 612-348-3777
13

Johnny's TV

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TVs, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players, and fax machines

Fee: Yes

Data Destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

Notes: Free disposal with purchase of a new television

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(including other items accepted)
242 N. Main St.
Stillwater
p: 651-439-5965
14

JR's Advanced Recyclers

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, no additional fee.

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(including other items accepted)
10619 Courthouse Blvd.
Inver Grove Heights
p: 651-454-9215
15

Luminaire Environmental & Technologies Inc.

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee:  Yes 

Data destruction:  Yes, no additional fee.

Collection Methods:  Drop-off and pick-up.

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(including other items accepted)
14930 28th Ave N, Ste B
Plymouth
p: 763-244-3444
16

Materials Processing Corporation

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Fees apply for residents and businesses.

Data destruction: Yes, additional fee.

Collection Methods: Drop-off

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(including other items accepted)
2300 Pilot Knob Road
Mendota Heights
p: 651-681-8099
17

Metro Appliance Recycling

Resident Materials Notes

Also accepts: TV's, VCRs, DVD players, fax machines, computers, computer peripherals, ballasts, and CFL and HID light bulbs.

Fee:  Yes 

Data destruction:  Yes

Collection Methods:  Drop-off, pick-up

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(including other items accepted)
16403 60th Steet NE
Otsego
p: 763-241-8787
18

OceanTech

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, additional fee. 

Collection Methods: Drop-off

Additional electronics are also accepted - please call for more information. Residential Phone# 952-926-0451

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(including other items accepted)
1313 Winter St NE
Minneapolis
p: 612-331-4456
19

Office Depot

Resident Materials Notes

Office Depot customers can purchase a Tech Recycling Box from any Office Depot store that they can then fill with as many acceptable items that can fit and bring the unsealed box to any Office Depot store for recycling. These boxes come in 3 different sizes: Small ($5), Medium ($10), Large ($15).   Items that are acceptable include most office equipment, televisions cell phones, and other household electronics.  Check the website for further details on what is acceptable.  View more information
(including other items accepted)
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20

Randy's Environmental Services - Delano

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, additional fee. 

Collection Methods: Drop-off, Pick-up

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(including other items accepted)
4351 US Hwy 12 SE
Delano
p: 763-972-3335
21

Randy's Environmental Services - North

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, additional fee. 

Collection Methods: Drop-off, Pick-up

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(including other items accepted)
5625 Quam Ave NE
Saint Michael
p: 763-972-3335
22

Randy's Environmental Services - South

Resident Materials Notes

Electronics 

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, additional fee. 

Collection Methods: Drop-off, Pick-up

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(including other items accepted)
12620 Vincent Ave South
Burnsville
p: 763-972-3335
23

Recycle Technologies

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, no additional fee

Collection Methods: Drop-off

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(including other items accepted)
4000 Winnetka Ave. N
Suite 210
New Hope
p: 763-559-5130
24

Retrofit Companies

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, no additional fee.

Collection Methods: Drop-off

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(including other items accepted)
2960 Yorkton Blvd
Little Canada
p: 651-766-7422
25

River City Services Transfer Station

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts appliances, bulky items, home construction project waste, household garbage, scrap metal, tires & treated wood.


 

Electronics-

Accepts: TVs, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players, and fax machines

Fee: Yes

Data Destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

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(including other items accepted)
201 Second Ave. S.
Bayport
p: 651-430-2809
26

South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center

Tues, Thurs., Fri.
10 AM - 6 PM
Wed.
10 AM - 8 PM
Sat.
8 AM - 5 PM
Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

Resident Materials Notes

Electronics

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Free IconNo fee for residents for electronics.

Data destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

Notes: Photocopiers are not accepted at drop-off facilities. There is a limit to the amount of electronics that a household can drop off at our facilities per 12 month period:

  • Five each of the same type of electronic per household (for example, 5 TV's, 5 monitors, 5 CPU's, 5 printers, etc.)

Appliances

Appliances are accepted for $15 each.

Tires

Tires are accepted for $3 each.

Other fees may apply; contact the facility for more information. View more information
(including other items accepted)
1400 W 96th Street
Bloomington
p: 612-348-3777
27

Staples

Resident Materials Notes


Free Icon You can take your old office technology products to any Staples store -- even if you didn't buy them at Staples. Staples provides free recycling of desktops, laptops, monitors, printers, shredders, UPS devices, computer peripherals and small office electronics such as mobile phone, GPS, and digital cameras. Staples will accept all brands. There is a limit of 6 items per customer per day and TVs are not accepted.

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(including other items accepted)
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28

Washington County Environmental Center

Open Year-Round
Tues. Noon - 7 PM
Thurs. 9 AM - 2 PM
Sat. 9 AM - 2 PM
Closed holidays.

Additional locations and hours can be found on the Washington County collection events web page.


Resident Materials Notes

Accepts bulbs for recycling for free.

Accepts household hazardous waste, electronics and recyclables for free.

Electronics

Accepts: computers, computer monitors, peripherals, printers, TVs, DVD & VCR players, fax machines, and cell phones.

Fee: Free Icon No fee for residents

Data destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

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(including other items accepted)
4039 Cottage Grove Drive
Woodbury
p: 651-430-6655
29

Waste Management - Twin Cities ReCyCo Transfer Station - Blaine

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts appliances, bulky items, home construction and remodeling project waste, household garbage, scrap metal, and tires.

Electronics- 

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players, fax machines, and other consumer electronics 

Fees: Yes on all household electronic items EXCEPT Sony, LG, Zenith and GoldStar products which are accepted from households free of charge.

Data Destruction: Yes

Collection Methods: Drop-off at these locations. For residential and small volume commercial pick-up options call 952.890.1100 or schedule on-line at http://www.wmtwincities.com/ 

Notes: Hours may vary seasonally. Please call or visit us on-line for current hours and rates

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(including other items accepted)
1691 91st Ave. NE
Blaine
p: 763-784-4772
30

Waste Management - Burnsville

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts appliances, bulky items, electronics, home construction and remodeling project waste, household garbage, scrap metal, and tires. 

Electronics-

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players, fax machines, and other consumer electronics 

Fees: Yes on all household electronic items EXCEPT Sony, LG, Zenith and GoldStar products which are accepted from households free of charge.

Data Destruction: Yes

Collection Methods: Drop-off at these locations. For residential and small volume commercial pick-up options call 952.890.1100 or schedule on-line at http://www.wmtwincities.com/ 

Notes: Hours may vary seasonally. Please call or visit us on-line for current hours and rates

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(including other items accepted)
2650 West Cliff Road
Burnsville
p: 952-890-3248
31

Waste Management - Elk River Landfill

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts appliances, bulky items, home construction and remodeling project waste, household garbage, scrap metal, and tires.

Electronics-

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players, fax machines, and other consumer electronics 

Sony, LG, Zenith and GoldStar products are accepted from households free of charge.

Collection Methods: Drop-off at these locations. For residential and small volume commercial pick-up options call 952.890.1100 or schedule on-line at http://www.wmtwincities.com/ 

Notes: Hours may vary seasonally. Please call or visit us on-line for current hours and rates

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(including other items accepted)
22460 Highway 169
Elk River
p: 763-441-2464
32

Waste Management Hastings

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players, fax machines, and other consumer electronics 

Fees: Yes on all household electronic items EXCEPT Sony, LG, Zenith and GoldStar products which are accepted from households free of charge.

Data Destruction: Yes

Collection Methods: Drop-off at these locations. For residential and small volume commercial pick-up options call 952.890.1100 or schedule on-line at http://www.wmtwincities.com/ 

Notes: Hours may vary seasonally. Please call or visit us on-line for current hours and rates

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(including other items accepted)
2800 Millard Ave
Hastings
p: 651-480-0307
33

Waste Management Maple Grove

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts appliances, bulky items, home construction and remodeling project waste, household garbage, scrap metal, and tires.

Electronics-

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players, fax machines, and other consumer electronics 

Fees: Yes on all household electronic items EXCEPT Sony, LG, Zenith and GoldStar products which are accepted from households free of charge.

Data Destruction: Yes

Collection Methods: Drop-off. For residential and small volume commercial pick-up options call 952.890.1100 or schedule on-line at http://www.wmtwincities.com/ 

Notes: Hours may vary seasonally. Please call or visit us on-line for current hours and rates

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(including other items accepted)
10633 89th Ave. N
Maple Grove
p: 763-425-3736
34

WF Recycling

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(including other items accepted)
8000 Powell Road
Hopkins
p: 952-405-9289
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