How to recycle electronics in Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota bans TVs and most electronics from landfill. Best Buy and Staples accept most electronics free (laptops, phones, monitors up to 50"). Manufacturer take-back (Apple, Samsung, Dell, HP) handles their branded devices free. County HHW accepts e-waste as part of universal waste intake.
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Minneapolis basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406…
- Curbside schedule
- Color-coded weekly pickup. Garbage every week, recycling every other week on your Green or Blue week, organics weekly (opt-in). Find your day at minneapolismn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- One free bulk-pickup appointment per year for City of Minneapolis garbage customers. Schedule at minneapolismn.gov or call 612-673-2917. Additional pickups cost $30 per item.
Where to recycle electronics near Minneapolis
- 1
Best Buy (multiple Twin Cities locations)
Free recycling for most electronics — TVs and monitors up to 50", laptops, phones, tablets, small appliances. Larger TVs cost $30-50 for in-home haul-away.
- 2
Staples + Office Depot
Accepts smaller electronics + peripherals (keyboards, cables, ink cartridges) free at most locations.
- 3
Hennepin or Ramsey County HHW
All electronics accepted free as universal waste. Wipe drives + factory-reset devices before drop-off — your data is your responsibility.
Read the complete electronics recycling guide
The Minneapolis options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:
Electronics recycling — full guide →All disposal guides for Minneapolis, MN
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