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City Tech Recycling

Listing reviewed: Minnesota recycling directory

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About this listing

City Tech Recycling is one of the recycling services tracked by eCycling Central in Minnesota, accepting consumer electronics and other e-waste.

What it costs

Most consumer drop-offs are free for typical household quantities, with possible fees on CRT TVs, large appliances, and commercial-quantity loads. Call ahead to confirm.

Minnesota e-waste law

Minnesota's Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act (Statute 115A.1310-1330) (2007) governs how electronics must be disposed of in this state. The law uses an manufacturer collection target and covers video display devices >9 inches.

Fee structure: Free at participating sites

Penalty for illegal disposal: Up to $25,000 per day for noncompliance

Key requirements: Manufacturers must collect 60% of weight sold in MN. Landfill ban since 2006 for VDDs.

Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

What can be recovered from your e-waste

Material composition varies by device, but the typical recoverable yields look like this:

  • Electric toothbrush (195g typical) - recoverable: 0.002g gold, 0.02g silver, 18g copper, 5g aluminium
  • Power tool (2200g typical) - recoverable: 0.01g gold, 0.1g silver, 195g copper, 80g aluminium
  • Household batteries (250g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.0g silver, 3g copper, 8g aluminium

Source: Cucchiella et al. (2015) Recycling of WEEEs; Umicore Precious Metals Recovery datasheets; UNEP Recycling From E-Waste to Resources.

Before you visit

**Quick checklist before you go:** confirm the location's hours by phone, back up and erase any device with storage, separate batteries from devices, and verify whether the site charges for items like CRT monitors or microwaves. Drop-off rules can change without notice.

Modern integrated smelters (Aurubis, Umicore, Boliden) can recover the precious metals embedded in circuit boards. Drop-off sites like this one are the first link in that recovery chain.

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Listing reviewed: April 2026 - sourced from eCycling Central's directory of US recycling locations.

Frequently asked questions

Where is City Tech Recycling located?

City Tech Recycling is located at MN.

Does City Tech Recycling accept electronics for recycling?

City Tech Recycling accepts electronics for recycling. Contact them directly for current accepted items and hours.

How do I contact City Tech Recycling?

Call City Tech Recycling at (651) 464-6763.

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