Posted on 04/02/2008 9:01:31 AM PDT by MplsSteve
An ambitious electronics recycling drive is scheduled for two days this month in the Twin Cities, with dropoff sites that should be very familiar to Minnesotans.
At no charge, people can bring their unwanted electronics to the following locations on April 11 and 12 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.:
• Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee
• State Fairgrounds, 1265 N. Snelling Av., Falcon Heights
• National Sports Center, 1700 105th Av. NE., Blaine
• Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie
• Ecolab Schuman campus (April 12 only) Eagan Building F, 655 Lone Oak Dr., Eagan
The companies said the locations were chosen to "provide residents with the most convenient drop-off location options."
The drive, backed by Sony Electronics Inc., Richfield-based Best Buy Co. and Waste Management Inc., "is forecast to be the largest in Minnesota history," the companies said in a joint news release.
Demand in the Twin Cities for free dropoff services was evident last November, when a three-day effort at the Mall of America to collect electronics for recycling was cut short because of the overwhelming public response. Some counties and communities have programs, but some of the designated collection spots charge $5 to $50.
That demand is projected to increase between now and February, when television stations switch from analog to digital signals. That means consumers either have to get cable or satellite television, buy a digital converter box, or get a new TV set.
"People are seeking services to help them recycle electronic waste responsibly and economically," said Julie Ketchum, director of government affairs for Waste Management. "We hope to collect as much recyclable material as possible through this free event."
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Remember last year's massive electronics recycling effort at the Mall of America?
It's Baaaack!
This is a good opportunity to get some early spring cleaning and do something that's actually environmentally responsible.
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Cool! I can drop off all my recyclable electronic junk and still have time to make it to the Tax Rally at the capitol on the 12th! It’s a two-fer!
Uh huh. I'll do that starting from the time I'm pulling away from dumping my 15 years worth of crap.
Thanks for the ping-- I missed out on the Bloomington one because I aimed for the second day.
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