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Minnetonka disposal guide

How to recycle a TV in Minnetonka, 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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Minnetonka basics

County
Hennepin County
Primary ZIPs
55305, 55343, 55345
Curbside schedule
Pickup day depends on your hauler. Most provide weekly garbage and every-other-week recycling. Yard waste seasonal April-November. Find your hauler's schedule on their website or your monthly bill.
Bulk pickup
Bulk pickup is arranged through your individual hauler — most include 1-2 items per year free, additional $20-40 each. The city does not run year-round bulk pickup but holds spring + fall yard-waste drop-off events.

Where to recycle a TV near Minnetonka

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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.

Full guide

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The Minnetonka 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:

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