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Minneapolis disposal guide

How to recycle a TV in Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota bans TVs from landfill (MN Stat. 115A.1310). CRT TVs contain leaded glass and need certified hazardous-waste handling. Flat-panel TVs (LCD, LED, plasma) recycle through standard e-waste channels. Best Buy accepts up to 50" free; larger TVs need in-home haul-away.

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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 a TV near Minneapolis

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    Best Buy (free up to 50")

    Free TV recycling at every Best Buy store for TVs 50" and under. Larger TVs require in-home haul-away service for $30-50. Best Buy is the largest electronics-recycling network in the U.S.

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    County HHW or transfer station

    Both Hennepin County HHW facilities accept TVs free. Ramsey County's Bay West facility (5 Empire Dr, St Paul) also accepts TVs. Certified e-Stewards / R2 recyclers handle the leaded glass safely.

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    Donation (working flat-panels < 8 years old)

    Goodwill, Salvation Army, and Furniture Banks Network accept working flat-panel TVs less than 7-8 years old. Old CRT TVs are typically no longer accepted by charities.

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