Additional Electronics Disposal Options
Citywide Garbage Program
Electronic items are accepted as a bulky item in the citywide garbage program!
Since October 2018, Saint Paul's citywide garbage services allows residents in 1-4 unit homes to dispose of 2-3 bulky or electronic items free of charge each year. Please do not put these items in your garbage or recycling cart! If you have more large items, no worries. Your hauler will pick them up for a nominal fee. Here's a list of accepted large, bulky, and electronic items.
Bulky Item Collection Information
Private Electronics Recyclers
Some manufacturers and retailers will take back your old electronics for recycling. Some may even offer cash back!
Recycling for selected electronics (fees may apply):
Citywide Drop-off Events
Electronics are typically accepted at Citywide Drop-off Events which happen on selected Saturdays between June and September. Click the button for more information.
Citywide Drop-off Events
Cell Phone Only Recycling
Como Zoo is a permanent collection location for unwanted cell phones. All cell phones collected are sent to Eco-Cell for recycling and Como Zoo will receive funds for each phone donated. The funds raised will go to conservation projects that help preserve one of the most critically endangered species on earth, the Orangutan. Drop off your unwanted cell phone in the collection boxes located in the Visitor Center and Primate Building.
Ramsey County Hazardous Waste Collection Center also accepts cell phones to be recycled for free.