Electronics Recycling
Starting April 1, 2025: Bring accepted electronics to the Environmental Center
This new, centrally located facility replaces Ramsey County collections at Repowered starting April 1, 2025.
Ramsey County is partnering with Repowered (formerly Tech Dump) to offer recycling of televisions, computers and devices that connect to them, such as VCRs, DVD players, keyboards and printers for free. See the complete list of accepted items below.
This partnership is for Ramsey County residents only. Electronics from businesses and out-of-county residents are not part of this program but are still are accepted at Repowered under their normal fee structure.
Through this partnership, Ramsey County residents can bring unwanted electronics to Repowered's Saint Paul location.
Items accepted
All data from electronics is destroyed physically or electronically wiped by Repowered.
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Cameras, camcorders and accessories, including chargers and memory cards.
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Cell phones and accessories, including chargers, adapters and headphones.
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Computers and accessories, including monitors, laptops, tablets, keyboards, mice, speakers, printers and scanners.
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Televisions and accessories, including VCRs, DVRs, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles and cable boxes.
See items not accepted for disposal options for other electronic items.
Repowered hours and location
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Second and fourth Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Closed: New Year's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Items not accepted
The following items are not accepted at Repowered:
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Appliances, large and small. Includes microwaves. Small appliances are not included in the free electronics recycling program, but may be brought to Repowered for a fee.
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Broken bulbs/lamps, including fluorescent tubes, CFLs, LED and incandescent. You can bring broken bulbs to a Ramsey County household hazardous waste collection site for free.
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Car parts.
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Hazardous waste, including aerosols, paint, chemicals, radioactive materials and more. Bring these items to a Ramsey County household hazardous waste collection site for free.
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Holiday string lights. String lights can be brought to a Ramsey County household hazardous waste collection site for free.
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Items with freon, including A/C units, dehumidifiers, refrigerators and more.
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Power tools.
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Solar panels.
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VHS tapes, cassettes, compact discs and more.
Find disposal options for these items on our online A to Z Recycling & Disposal Guide.
Please note: Business waste is not accepted for free through the Ramsey County partnership with Repowered. Businesses can visit Repowered to learn more about industry solutions.
How to use the collection site
Here’s how you can get started using this program.
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Review the list of items accepted at Repowered. Do not dismantle TVs or other electronics.
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Gather unwanted electronics and put them in a part of your vehicle that is easily accessible to collection staff. Make sure the devices you want to recycle are easily identifiable from other personal items in your vehicle. For example, place them in a box labeled “electronics recycling” or “Repowered.”
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At Repowered’s Saint Paul location, drive through the site (enter from Vandalia – drop-off door is on the northern side of the building, through the parking lot. Follow signs and staff directions). Stay in your vehicle while staff remove the electronics. Staff will confirm your Ramsey County residency.
Frequently asked questions
Have a question you don't see here? Email [email protected].
How is this program funded?
This program is funded by the County Environmental Charge, which is a fee on your trash bill that is based on the cost of trash service.
What happens to my electronics?
All data from electronics is destroyed physically or electronically wiped. Items with life left in them will be refurbished and sold. Other items are deconstructed and responsibly recycled.
What if I have an item that isn't accepted in this program?
See items not accepted for disposal options for other electronic items or check our A to Z Recycling & Disposal Guide.
Do you offer pickup service?
No, we do not offer pickup service.
Why recycle electronics
Electronics are the fastest growing type of waste in the United States. Recycling electronics instead of throwing them in the trash prevents toxic metals – such as lead, mercury and cadmium – from entering the environment and allows the electronic items to be refurbished for reuse or recycled into new products.
About Repowered (formerly Tech Dump)
Repowered is one of the largest collectors of unwanted electronics in the state of Minnesota, processing more than 35 million pounds between 2011 and 2021. Learn more about Repowered.