Electronics, TVs & Computers

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
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) may not be placed in the garbage (Minnesota State Statute 115A.9565). The solution? Recycle your electronics.

Disposal Information

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

For recycling options outside the metro-area, visit the MPCA.

Electronics Recycling Options

Electronics Recyclers
Local Government Programs
Manufacturer Recycling Options
Retailer Options
Special Collection Events (link to Calendar of Events)

Some garbage haulers offer service for electronics recycling. Ask your hauler if this service is available.

As of August 1, 2007, companies that accept used electronics from Minnesota households are required to register with the State of Minnesota. Metro-area collectors and recyclers listed in the chart below are registered with the State of Minnesota.

You should remove all private data from your hard drive or other data storage devices before recycling. You can purchase a disk cleaning utility for your computer or choose a recycler that provides this service.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLERS

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

Contact your county for more information on electronics recycling.

disposal & drop-off sites

Asset Recovery Corporation

Residents and Businesses

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

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, additional fee.

Collection Methods: Drop-off only

Notes: Drop off open Mon-Fri from 7am to 7pm

2299 Territorial Road
St. Paul
p: 651-602-0789

Carver County Environmental Center

Resident Materials Notes

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

Fee: Fees apply for TV's and computers. All other items accepted free of charge.

Data destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

116 Peavey Circle
Chaska
p: 952-361-1835

Certified Appliance Recycling Center

Residents and Businesses

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

14305 Ewing Ave
Burnsville
p: 952-894-1448

Computer Service Center

Residents and Businesses

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

Fee: Fees apply for TV's and computer monitors. All other items accepted free of charge.

Data destruction: Yes, additional fee.

Collection Methods: Drop-off, pick-up

Notes: Drop off during store hours, Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm; Sat 10am to 3pm

10078 Flanders Court NE, Suite 130
Blaine
p: 763-783-8600

CRT Processing, LLC

Resident Materials Notes

Residents

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

Fee: No fee for residents.

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

Collection Methods: Drop-off and events

Notes: Drop-off hours Tues. 12pm - 5pm, Thur. 9am - 3pm
Free electronics recycling for residents is also available at the Washington County Hazardous Materials Collection Site.

3350 Granada Ave N, Suite 150
Oakdale
p: 651-777-3031

Dakota County Eco-Site

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

3365 South Hwy 149
Eagan
p: 651-905-4520

Earth First Computer Recycling Resources

Residents and Businesses

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

Notes: Please contact if you have other electronic items not listed that you would like to recycle.

6043 Hwy 10 W
Anoka
p: 763-576-8453

Ewaste Recyclers

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers.

Fee: Yes

Collection Methods: Drop-off

4849 Perkinsville Road
Maple Plain
p: 763-479-2028

Green Lights Recycling

Residents and Businesses

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

Notes: Call for additional information.

Businesses Only

Transports lead-acid batteries

Lamp recycler; lamp & ballast transporter

10040 Davenport St. NE
Blaine
p: 763-785-0456

Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station - Bloomington Location

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

Notes: Search for Electronics in our A-Z How-To-Get-Rid-Of-It Guide for a complete list of electronics accepted (see Online Services in the right navigation). 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.)

1400 W 96th Street
Bloomington
p: 612-348-3777

Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station - Brooklyn Park Location

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

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

8100 Jefferson Hwy
Brooklyn Park
p: 612-348-3777

JR's Advanced Recyclers (Appliance Depot)

Residents and Businesses

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

Fee: No fee for residents. Fees apply for businesses.

Data destruction: Yes, additional fee.

Collection Methods: Drop-off, pick-up

Businesses Only

Lead acid battery drop-off center and transporter

Tire transporter

8980 Highway 149 (Dodd Rd)
Inver Grove Heights
p: 651-454-9215

Materials Processing Corporation

Residents and Businesses

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

Fee: No fee for residents. Fees apply for businesses.

Data destruction: Yes, additional fee.

Collection Methods: Drop-off, pick-up

Notes: ISO14001 certification

2805 West Service Road
Eagan
p: 651-681-8099

Ocean Tech

For Residents

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

Fee: No fee for residents. Fees apply for businesses.

Data destruction: Yes

Collection Methods: Drop-off

Additional electronics are also accepted - please call for more information.

For Businesses

Services offered (fees charged):

Pick up of all types of business electronics
Data destruction

7509 West 27th Street
St. Louis Park
p: 612-598-7526

Randy's Sanitation, Inc.

Residents and Businesses

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

Notes: Offers "curbside" collection

Businesses Only

Services the counties of: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin

Accepts boxboard. Accepts large quantities of shrink wrap; call first

North Location:

5625 Quam Ave NE
St. Michael, MN 55376
p: 763-972-3335

South Location:

12620 Vincent Ave South
Burnsville, MN 55337
p: 763-972-3335

4351 US Hwy 12 SE
Delano
p: 763-972-3335

Recycle Technologies

Residents and Businesses

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

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, no additional fee.

Collection Methods: Drop-off only

Notes: Call ahead for drop-off. Hours Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.

Businesses Only

Transports lead-acid batteries

4000 Winnetka Avenue N, Ste 210
New Hope
p: 763-559-5130

The Retrofit Companies

Residents

Accepts: Monitors & CRT's, Printers, Laptops, Hard Drives, Keyboards, Mice, Speakers, Circuit Boards, E-scrap, Televisions, VCR's & DVD Players.

Fee: $0.25 per pound for residents.

Data destruction: Yes, no additional fee.

Collection Methods: Drop-off only

Businesses

Accepts: Monitors & CRT's, Printers, Laptops, Hard Drives, Keyboards, Mice, Speakers, Circuit Boards, E-scrap, Televisions, VCR's & DVD Players.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, no additional fee

Collection Methods: Drop-off only

Business Only

Transports lead-acid batteries.

Hazardous Waste Services Provided: Broker, transporter, consultant.

Hazardous Waste Notes: Commercial pick-up available.

Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm, M - F. Cash, checks, Visa or MC accepted. Drop-off at north side warehouse dock.

Waste Not Handled: Infectious, Radioactive or Explosive Waste

Resident Materials Notes

2960 Yorkton Blvd
Little Canada
p: 800-274-1309

Washington County Hazardous Materials Collection Site

Resident Materials Notes

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

Fee: No fee for residents.

Data destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

Notes: Electronics only collected at site on Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Call for details.

1900 Hadley Avenue N
Oakdale
p: 651-430-6655

This information is provided as a public service and is not intended to be an endorsement of any business, organization or service. For additional listings, check your local phone directory.

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