Electronics & Appliance Recycling

STARTING April 1st – The Environmental Center will begin accepting electronics for recycling. Fees are charged. Check out the Waste Warrior Disposal Guide for options.

The Environmental Center & South Environmental Drop Site accept all types of appliances – like washers/dryers, stoves/ovens, microwaves, furnaces/heaters, dishwashers, metal water heaters, refrigerators, freezers, AC units and dehumidifiers. No fees charged for appliances.

No water softeners. No RV gas-powered refrigerators. Check out the Waste Warrior Disposal Guide for options.

Scrap wire, electrical cords & misc.

Wires, extension cords, holiday/Christmas light strings. telephone wires, electrical cords from electronic devices. Drop off at Environmental Center or South Environmental Drop Site.

Cell phones, printer cartridges & misc.

All inkjet and toner cartridges, cell phones, GPS devices, digital cameras, MP3 players and headsets are accepted regardless of brand or condition. Drop off at Environmental Center.

The Environmental Center now accepts household landline phones for recycling. Recycle the telephone cords/wires and rechargeable batteries from cordless phone handsets. Drop off at Environmental Center.

Big Box Store Drop-Off and Manufacturer Mail-In

Best Buy Stores. Visit their Electronics/Small Appliance Recycling website. Find Best Buy locations within driving vicinity of Pope/Douglas Counties.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency maintains a statewide list of licensed recyclers and collectors of e-waste. Statewide List of E-Waste Recyclers and Collectors