Electronics Recycling

In 2007, a new law was enacted in Minnesota that establishes a statewide program to collect and recycle used computers, televisions and other covered electronic devices from households.  As of July 1, 2007, manufacturers selling products containing a video display device, such as a television and computer, to households in Minnesota are required to collect and recycle an amount proportional to the weight of products sold in Minnesota during the previous year.

The purpose of the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board's Electronics Recycling campaign is to provide resources to county and municipal staff, electronics recyclers and collectors, and other organizations that will advance the successful implementation of the 2007 legislation and encourage consumers to recycle electronics.

1. Electronics Recycling: Campaign Tool Kit

   Campaign Tool Kit
   

   The campaign tool kit includes resources for county and municipal staff, electronics recyclers and collectors, and other organizations to promote electronics recycling to residents.
   
   

2. Additional Resources

   Principles for Responsible Recycling of Covered Electronic Devices
   Principles for Responsible Recycling
   Checklist: Principles for Responsible Recycling
   The SWMCB developed the above Principles for Responsible Recycling and accompanying checklist to aid collectors of electronics from households to select recycling vendors. Public entities that contract for collection and recycling services may wish to incorporate these principles into their contracts.
   
   Checklist for Planning, Implementation and Follow-up for a Residential E-Waste Recycling Event
   Checklist for Planning, Implementation and Follow-up for a Residential E-Waste Recycling Event
   The SWMCB has developed a checklist based on existing resources provided to entities that offer residential electronics recycling opportunities and resources when hosting an electronics-recycling event.
   
   Minnesota's New Electronics Recycling Law:  Frequently Asked Questions
   MN Electronics Recycling Law: FAQs
   The SWMCB and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency collaboratively developed the above fact sheet to provide answers to frequently asked questions on Minnesota's new electronics recycling law.  The responses included in the fact sheet apply to the SWMCB six-county region (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties). Information for out-state Minnesota may vary.  For more information, visit www.pca.state.mn.us/electronics.
   
   Hazardous Waste Regulation Information for Electronics Collection Sites and Recycling Facilities
   SWMCB County Hazardous Waste Regulation: Electronics Collection Sites
   SWMCB County Hazardous Waste Regulation: Electronics Recycling Facilities
   The SWMCB developed the above fact sheets to offer a general overview of waste regulations as they apply to electronics collection and recycling activities in the SWMCB region (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington Counties).
   
   SWMCB County Hazardous Waste Program Contact Information
   The above document provides contact information for each of the SWMCB County hazardous waste programs.  Please use the contact information provided for additional information.
   
   The regulatory information provided above is only intended to provide a general overview of County hazardous waste requirements.  There are also local, State and Federal regulations that may apply. In no circumstance should an electronics collection site or recycling facility commence operation without receiving approval from respective County Hazardous Waste Regulatory Programs.