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Televisions, computers, and other e-waste containing hazardous materials were banned from landfills in Minnesota in 2006 and were required to be recycled. The tremendous cost of e-waste recycling fell on Minnesota's property taxpayers.  In 2007, Minnesota's Electronics Recycling Act was passed and manufacturers shared these costs.  However, each year since, manufacturers have been paying a smaller share of the total costs while property taxpayers are paying the difference.

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MN Program

Over 30 million pounds of e-waste is kept out of Minnesota landfills every year.  Lead and other hazardous materials contained in e-waste are recycled.  Minnesota has one of the highest e-waste recycling rates in the nation and focuses on households, not businesses. MN is one of 25 states with an electronics recycling law.
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MN PSC Report on MN Local Government E-waste Forums 2015-9-21
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Recycling

Electronics recycling is not free. CRT recycling has a negative market value.  Costs of recycling CRTs are increasing, while the weight of e-waste is decreasing.  What is recovered from the CRT?  Steel, copper, aluminum, plastic, lead, and the circuit board.  
Electronics Recycling
MN County E-waste Cost Profile 2014-2016 as of 2015-12-1
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MN PSC Blank Checklist 2015-9-10
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