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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.
Free Electronic Drop Off Events
April 11th and 12th, 2008
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
In honor of Earth Day, Waste Management is sponsoring a several Free Electronic Drop Off Locations on
April 11 - 12, 2008 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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The event is FREE for all Minnesota Residents. No business e-waste will be accepted.)
For a map of all of the location
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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