Following the recent electronics recycling event
at the Mall of America, which was cut short because of overwhelming
response, news reports have urged residents to recycle their
household electronics through other options. The Mall of America
event showed consumers want to responsibly dispose of electronic
waste, but don’t know where to find information about their
electronics disposal options.
For recycling options for electronics from Anoka
County households, visit the Anoka County Web site at
www.AnokaCounty.us/electronics
or call Anoka County Integrated Waste Management at 763-323-5730 for
help in identifying recycling options that will best meet your
needs.
Electronic products have a circuit board or a
cathode ray tube (CRT). Household electronics include televisions,
computers, DVD players, VCRs, fax machines, and computer peripherals
such as keyboards, speakers, and printers. Electronic products
contain heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and mercury that can
become hazardous to human health and the environment if they are not
properly managed. It is illegal to put any electronic product
containing a CRT in the garbage. Recycling electronics keeps them
out of the garbage, conserves natural resources, and prevents harm
to public health and the environment.
For more information about disposing of items from
your home, visit www.AnokaCounty.us/recycle
or call Anoka County Integrated Waste Management at 763-323-5730.
