Recycling & Waste

Landline Phone

Definition

The following information is for landline phones only. See cell phone/tablet for information on mobile device disposal.

Legal Considerations

If your landline phone contains a rechargeable battery and/or circuit board, it is illegal to place it in the trash.

Recycle

Consider these recycling options:

• Ramsey County is partnering with Repowered (formerly Tech Dump) to offer free electronics recycling to Ramsey County residents at Repowered's Saint Paul location. Learn more. 
• 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 landline phones to a recycling company below. Call to verify items accepted, hours and fees.

Recycle Companies