How to recycle electronics in St Paul, 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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St Paul basics
- County
- Ramsey County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55106…
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage (via assigned hauler), every-other-week recycling (Eureka Recycling), weekly organics (opt-in citywide since 2019). Look up your schedule at stpaul.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk-pickup vouchers per year per household through the city's assigned hauler. Items beyond that get scheduled à la carte; fees vary by hauler (typical $25-50 per item).
Where to recycle electronics near St Paul
- 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 St Paul 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 St Paul, MN
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