Recycling & Waste
Cell Phone/Tablet
Definition
Examples include Blackberry, Apple and Android devices and e-readers.
Disposal
Cell phones and tablets do not belong in the trash because they contain printed circuit boards and rechargeable batteries.
Bring cell phones and tablets to the household hazardous waste collection sites for free.
Recycle
Consider these recycling options:
- City clean up events (City clean-up events generally provide electronic waste disposal at a reduced cost.)
- Washington County's Environmental Center (Ramsey County residents can use this center for free.)
- Bring cell phones/tablets to a recycling company below. Call to verify items accepted, hours and fees.
Recycle Companies
Best Buy
1643 County Road B2 W
Roseville, Minnesota, 55113
Green Lights Recycling, Inc.
10040 Davenport Street NE
Blaine, Minnesota, 55449
Staples
2100 North Snelling Drive, Unit 42
Roseville, Minnesota
Tech Dump
860 Vandalia Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55114
Veteran Shredding
1800 East Cliff Road, Suite 9
Burnsville, Minnesota, 55337