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CRT Ban - Its the Law!
It is now illegal in Minnesota to place computer monitors and televisions in the trash.
MN State Statute 115A.9565
Effective July 1, 2006, a person may not place in mixed municipal solid waste an electronic product containing a cathode-ray tube.A Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) is the display device used in most computer monitors and televisions.
Recycling Electronics
Computer Monitors and Televisions contain lead and other heavy metals. Effective July 1, 2006 they
cannot be disposed of as garbage and must be recycled.
 Waste Management supports environmentally responsible management of CRTs requesting that our customers recycle
them today.
You can also recycle many other electronic items, including computer peripherals (mouse, keyboard, cables, printer, scanner, speakers,
etc.), cell phones, hand-held devices, photocopiers, fax machines, stereos, VCRs, and DVD players.
To schedule an electronic eCycling pick up click here.
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Free Electronic Drop Off Event
April 25th and 26th, 2008
Apache Mall in Rochester
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
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 Waste Management, in partnership with IBM, will sponsor a Free Electronics Drop Off at the Rochester, Apache Mall. This event is free for all Minnesota Residential electronic products from any manufacturer. Business e-waste will not be accepted.
As the Industry Leader in recycling, we are proud to offer this event to all Minnesota residents.
For information on Waste Management's eCycling (electronic recycling) please call our customer service center at 1-888-969-8765.
- Televisions
- Computers / CPU’s Laptops
- Computer Monitors
- Computer Peripherals (e.g. mice, speakers)
- Fax Machines
- Photocopiers
- VCR’s
- DVD Players / Recorders
- Printers
- Keyboards
- Cell Phones & PDAs
- ANY BUSINESS E-WASTE
- Microwave Ovens
- Thermometers
- Large Appliances (e.g. refrigerators, stoves)
- Any Unit Containing Sludge or Liquids
- Fire & Smoke Alarms and Detectors
- Dehumidifiers
- Non-Decontaminated Medical Equipment
Waste Management Southern Minnesota
Electronics Recycling Drop-off Locations
WM-Albert Lea |
25237 755th Ave. Albert Lea, MN 56016
Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm
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800-222-6214 |
| Austin Transfer Station |
Rural Route 5, 103 28th St NE Austin, MN |
507-437-4606 |
WM-Fairmont |
1847 110th St. Fairmont, MN 56031
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12 pm
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800-833-9596 |
WM-LeSueur |
37701 Ottawa Rd. Le Sueur, MN 56058
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12 pm
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800-422-5785 |
WM-Mankato |
739 Beaver Ave. Mankato, MN 56001
Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 12 pm
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800-422-5785 |
| WM-Northfield |
1510 South Highway 3 Northfield, MN 55057
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
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800-841-5887 |
Steele County Recycling Center |
1171 Brady Boulevard Owatonna, MN 55060
Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm |
800-222-6214 |
WM-Spring Valley |
407 Valley Ave. Spring Valley, MN 55975
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
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800-657-3227 |
Did You Know?
A computer monitor can contain more than 5 pounds of lead!
Please CALL for Rates, Hours and Directions
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