Minnesota’s Electronics Recycling Act

Minnesota's electronics recycling legislation was signed into law in May 2007, targeting the collection and recycling of "video display devices" sold to households/consumers, including "televisions," "computer monitors," and other select devices which meet the definitions in statute.

Manufacturers of video display devices (VDD) must annually register and pay a fee to the state, collect and recycle covered electronic devices (CED) from households/consumers in Minnesota, and file a report detailing the results of their collections for each program year.

Recent news

New grant opportunity for collection of consumer e-waste outside the "e-waste Metro area." Applications due June 14.

2011 Evaluation Report on the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act (lrw-hw-1sy11)

See the webcast: product stewardship forum on Minnesota's consumer electronics law.

Updated lists of Program Year 5 registrations are posted online. Stakeholders affected by the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act must be registered with the MPCA. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register or ask questions about an organization's status. 

What is a video display device (VDD)? While registered devices are classified as "televisions" and "computer monitors," definitions in statute extend to many consumer electronics, including digital picture frames, tablet PCs, eBook readers, DVD players with screens, and more.

For more information 

Contact MPCA staff for program assistance.

• Amanda Cotton (nee Baribeau), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 651-757-2211
• Garth Hickle, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 651-757-2434
• E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.