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RECYCLING <br />ASSOCIATION <br />of Minnesota <br />E-Waste <br />Recycling <br />What is e-waste? <br />According to the US EPA, e-waste is the fastest growing waste stream. <br />Examples of electronic waste (e-waste) include: old televisions, cell phones, <br />computers, keyboards, printers, fax machines, audio equipment, video cameras, <br />VCRs, or anything which has a circuit board or cathode ray tube (CRT). <br />Why is it important to recycle electronic waste? <br />Many electronics are made with toxic materials including lead, mercury, and <br />cadmium among others. Minnesota State Statute 115A.9565 of 2006 states, <br />electronics containing a cathode ray tube (such as computer monitors and <br />televisions) must be properly recycled. A great place to bring them is your <br />county hazardous waste drop-off site. <br />Recycle e-waste to avoid accidental toxic leaks <br />into our air and water systems this protects our <br />community's environment and health. <br />Where can I recycle my e-waste? <br />Reuse: <br />• Donate: Donate your unwanted working <br />electronics to schools, nonprofits, or other community organizations. <br />• Goodwill: Goodwill will accept electronics that are working and in good <br />condition. www.goodwill.com <br />• Twin Cities Free Market: list your unwanted electronics on the Twin <br />Cities Free Market. Everything listed on this site is free for reuse <br />purposes to others in the Twin Cities metro region. <br />www.twincitiesfreemarket.org <br />• Craigslist: List your unwanted electronics for free or for a fee on <br />craigslist. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ <br />Recycle: <br />• Rethink Recycling: Rethink Recycling is your go to disposal guide for <br />those living in the Twin Cities metro region. www.rethinkrecycling.com. <br />• Recycle MORE Minnesota: an informational website for the public and <br />media. Click on the 'How do I recycle" link for the solid waste <br />administrator contact information in your area. <br />www.recyclemoreminnesota.org. <br />• Manufacturer of your Electronics: some manufacturers have take -back <br />programs for their goods. <br />Recycling Association of Minnesota <br />852 B East Lake Street <br />Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 <br />Office: 952-473-0048 Website: recycleminnesota.org <br />