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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. July 1, 2006 they cannot be disposed of as garbage and must be recycled.
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 recorders and players.
To schedule an electronic eCycling pick up click here.
For information on Waste Management's eCycling (electronic recycling) please call our customer service center at 888-969-8765.
eCycling
As the nation's only coast-to-coast electronics recycler, WM Recycle America delivers recycling solutions that are as convenient and cost-effective as they are environmentally responsible. With four ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified regional processing centers and several support locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, we make it easy for you to access our comprehensive services. eCycling & services can be customized to every need, including:
- End-of-life equipment processing
- Product refurbishment and reuse
- Certified data destruction
We have developed an easy way to use our unique services. Go to www.wmescraptracker.com for more info.
Sony Electronics Recycling Program
Teaming up with Sony, we’ve built a recycling program that makes it easy to dispose/recycle Sony electronics in an environmentally safe way. Bring your unwanted Sony products to any participating Waste Management eCycling drop-off center and recycle it for free. http://www.wm.com/sony
LG Electronics Recycling Program
Teaming upwith LG Electronics, we've built a recycling program that makes it easy to properly dispose/recycle LG, Zenith, and Goldstar branded products in an environmentally safe way. Bring your unwanted LG, Zenith, or Goldstar products to any participating Waste Management eCycling drop-off center and recycle it for free. http://www.wm.com/lg
Did You Know?
A computer monitor can contain more than 5 pounds of lead!
 For pick-up of commercial quantities of waste electronics, call Wate Management Recycle America (WMRA) eCycling sm Services at the Twin Cities MRF 612.379.1360 ext 11 or email eCycling@wm.com
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