Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Electronics, including televisions, computers and DVD players, may contain toxic materials such as cadmium, lead and mercury.
These toxic materials, if not properly handled, persist in the environment and pose a significant threat to humans, plants and wildlife.
Hennepin County accepts all types of consumer electronics free of charge (up to 5 of the same type of device per year) at the county drop-off facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park. Visit www.hennepin.us/dropoffs for more information.
For additional disposal options, visit RethinkRecycling.com.
Electronic Media Recycling Now Available At Hennepin County Drop-off Facilities
POSTED 2/18/11
Hennepin County has added media recycling to the household electronics recycling program at the county’s drop-off facilities. Materials accepted include computer disks, DVDs, CDs, Blu-ray discs, more...
How do I protect my security when I recycle my electronics?
You are responsible for destroying data that you consider private or confidential. Hennepin County does not guarantee the security of data stored on the electronic devices it collects. It's up to you to destroy data that you consider private or confidential.
To protect your security when recycling electronics:
- Prior to deleting information, backup or transfer any data you may need.
- Remove and destroy media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC cards.
- Be aware that reformatting your disk drive or deleting files does not completely erase the data. For this reason, Hennepin County advises a more secure method of removal, such as using a disk-wiping software program.
For more information about electronics recycling, visit www.hennepin.us/electronics.
Links
Contacts
- Solid Waste Coordinator
952-548-6351
Year round E-waste disposal sites
Hennepin County accepts all types of consumer electronics free of charge (up to 5 of the same type of device per year) at the county drop-off facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park.
Locations
Hennepin County Recycling Center & Transfer Station
8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park
South Hennepin Recycling & Problem Waste Drop-Off Center
1400 W 96th St, Bloomington
Hours
Tuesday–Friday, 10 am–6 pm
(Wednesdays until 8 pm)
Saturday 8 am–5 pm
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays.
