Sony Electronics and Waste Management recently announced that they will be hosting an electronic
recycling program in Minnesota on April 11th and 12th, 2008 from 9 AM to 4 PM.

“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. It is our way of demonstrating a shared commitment with the community, by providing outstanding customer service and environmental stewardship.”

Minnesota residents are urged to bring their unwanted electronics to any of the following locations:

Canterbury Park Racetrack
Shakopee
1100 Canterbury Rd South, Shakopee, MN 55379

Minnesota State Fair Grounds
St. Paul
1265 North Snelling Ave. St Paul, MN 55108

National Sports Center
Blaine
1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449

Grace Church
Eden Prairie
9301 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Ecolab Schuman Campus (Saturday Only)
Eagan
Building F, 655 Lone Oak Dr, Eagan, MN 55121

People that participate will get a discount coupon to attend EarthFest, A Party for the Planet, on the
following weekend, April 19th and 20th at the Minnesota Zoo in Eagan, Minnesota.

So if you happen to be in the area and have electronics that need disposed of, don’t send them to a landfill!