Contact electronic waste disposal companies. Electronic waste recycling companies salvage useful parts or precious metals from broken gadgets or appliances. Try to use certified recyclers who follow environmental standards for safely dismantling electronics and handling hazardous substances.
For more information, visit Second Chance Recycling. Minneapolis residents: You may place your mattress next to your garbage cart on recycling week only. Please post a sign or write on the item "For Solid Waste." The mattress will be picked up on the next business day after recycling day.
TVs, computer monitors and laptops disposal options Hennepin County drop-off facilities in Brooklyn Park and Bloomington. City or curbside waste hauler. Retailers. Best Buy - Twin Cities locations. Electronics Recycling of Minnesota. Repowered. Waste Management – Maple Grove.
Most major manufacturers, including Apple, Google, and Samsung, will recycle your old devices, and Apple will take old Lightning cables if you're making the switch to USB-C. Retailers like Best Buy and Staples will also accept and recycle your old phones, laptops, cables, and other electronics.
This grant program funds projects that prevent waste in the business sector. Areas of focus include reuse and repair, replacing disposables with reusables, food waste prevention and projects around research and development to prevent waste. This year $300,000 is available for business waste prevention grants.
Recycle Smart Mail, office and school papers. Magazines, newspaper and inserts. Boxes (food, beverage, toiletries) Cardboard. Steel and aluminum cans. Glass jars and bottles. Plastic bottles, containers and jugs (#1, #2, #5) Cartons (milk, broth, juice)
Recycle unused paint at a PaintCare retail drop-off site near you. Products must be in original containers with a label and secure lid. Containers must be no larger than 5 gallons. Call retailers first for requirements.
Appliances Check with your waste hauler to see if they offer special pick-up service for appliances. If you are purchasing a new appliance, check with the retailer to see if they will take your old appliance for recycling. If you are a Minneapolis resident, check to see if your appliance can be recycled curbside.
Recycle. Ask the store where you bought a new mattress or box spring if they will take the old mattresses for recycling. Pick Up Service: There is a pick up option for mattresses in some areas of the county. For more information, visit Second Chance Recycling.