Eco Tech
Recycling Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota
About This Location
Eco Tech, located at 540 3rd Ave NW in Hutchinson, Minnesota, is an MPCA-licensed electronics recycling, repair, and refurbishment center serving McLeod County and central Minnesota. The facility accepts a wide range of consumer and business electronics — including computers, monitors, TVs, audio/video equipment, printers, batteries, wire, and more — with free drop-off for most items. An outdoor drop-off area at the warehouse is available around the clock for most electronics, cardboard, and aluminum. CRT and projection televisions must be weighed in by a staff member and carry a fee of $0.35 per pound. In addition to recycling, Eco Tech buys, sells, and repairs electronic devices, offering Grade-A refurbished products and pickup service for larger loads.
What Eco Tech Accepts
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What they do not accept
No explicit 'not accepted' list was published on the official website or any verified source at time of research. Contact Eco Tech directly for items not listed above.
Fees
- Most electronics, cardboard, aluminum — Free
- CRT and projection televisions — $0.35 per pound (must be weighed in by staff member)
- Some items (unspecified) — Low-cost fee (amount not specified for individual items beyond CRT/projection TVs)
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off. Outdoor drop area available 24/7 for most electronics, cardboard, and aluminum. CRT/projection TVs require staff weighing during staffed hours. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Pickup service is also available — contact Eco Tech to arrange. The facility also buys, sells, and repairs electronics.
Programs & events
- Electronics Recycling (MPCA-Licensed) — Eco Tech is licensed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. EPA Number: MND985763093.
- Electronics Repair — Repair services offered for damaged or malfunctioning hardware.
- Refurbished Electronics Sales — Grade-A refurbished products available for purchase.
- Electronics Pickup Service — Pickup available upon request for unwanted electronics.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the drop-off at Eco Tech free?
Most electronics, cardboard, and aluminum are accepted free of charge. However, CRT and projection televisions must be weighed in by a staff member and are charged $0.35 per pound. A low-cost fee may apply to certain other items — call ahead if you're unsure.
Can I drop off items when staff isn't there?
Yes. Eco Tech has an outdoor drop-off area at 540 3rd Ave NW that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for most electronics, cardboard, and aluminum. CRT and projection TVs must be brought in during staffed hours to be weighed.
What are Eco Tech's staffed hours?
Staffed hours are Monday through Friday 10 AM–6 PM and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM–5 PM, per the official Eco Tech website.
Is Eco Tech licensed for e-waste recycling in Minnesota?
Yes. Eco Tech is licensed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and holds EPA Number MND985763093.
Does Eco Tech offer pickup service for large amounts of electronics?
Yes. In addition to drop-off, Eco Tech offers a pickup service for unwanted electronics. You can request a pickup through their website at ecotechmn.org or by calling (763) 645-5859.
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