Electronics Recycling in Minnesota

Minnesota has a mandatory electronics recycling law that has been in place since 2007, making e-waste recycling widely accessible across the state. The law uses a producer responsibility model: manufacturers of video display devices (TVs, monitors, laptops, etc.) are required to register and finance the collection and recycling of a certain amount of e-waste each year. Thanks to this framework, electronics recycling in Minnesota is free for households and is carried out via a network of collection sites and programs known as the Minnesota eCycling program. The state also bans many electronic devices from routine trash disposal, meaning residents must use the recycling programs for items like televisions and computer equipment. Notably, Minnesota has been exploring updates to its program (including discussions of new funding mechanisms to make recycling even more convenient), underscoring the state's ongoing commitment to managing electronic waste responsibly.