Photo: #This TV stood in rest area near Two Harbors. Some people are choosing to dump TVs, computer monitors and other 'e-trash' rather than pay the disposal fee
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This TV stood in rest area near Two Harbors. Some people are choosing to dump TVs, computer monitors and other 'e-trash' rather than pay the disposal fee (MPR Photo/Euan Kerr)

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Eating our e-waste


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As personal computers and televisions become obsolete, Minnesotans are having a hard time getting rid of their electronic waste. Midmorning examines the problem of illegal dumping.

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  • Paul Gardner: Executive director for the Recycling Association of Minnesota. Representative (D) Shoreview
  • Ted Troolin: Director of the St. Louis County solid waste department.

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