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Repowered’s Epic Earth Week – Save the dates: April 21st – 26th
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration — Repowered proudly presents Epic Earth Week 2025! Mark ...


Ramsey County Electronics Recycling: What Changes on April 1st
Ramsey County has announced the opening of their new Environmental Center on April 1st, 2025. ...


Need deals on electronics? St. Paul, Minneapolis refurb shops have them.
By Julio Ojeda-Zapata 12/20/24 – Pioneer Press “Looking to buy a last-minute laptop or other ...


WCCO: How do you dispose of old electronics and wires?
MINNEAPOLIS – By Kirsten Mitchell — If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras


Reducing Waste, Building Futures: A Comprehensive Blueprint for Sustainable Living in the Twin Cities
Greetings from Repowered! On January 30th, the Assistant Commissioner for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency


MINNE INNO | Electronics recycler Repowered, formerly Tech Dump, names new CEO
Repowered, formerly known as Tech Dump, has a new CEO. The Twin Cities-based electronics recycler


STAR TRIBUNE | Don’t need that iPhone from 2014 anymore? Offload old tech using these tips
The Twin Cities offer several environmentally friendly ways to rid yourself of obsolete phones, laptops


KARE11 | Pilot study: Minnesota’s e-waste is worth $2.8 billion each year, but most isn’t captured
Over 266 million pounds of electronic waste are available for recycling in Minnesota every year

E-SCRAP NEWS | Minnesota study estimates value of e-scrap
Researchers in Minnesota recently estimated what a statewide 100% e-scrap recycling rate would look like


RAMSEY COUNTY | Breaking barriers to fair opportunities for job seekers and employers in Ramsey County
Employers throughout the country struggle to find the workers they need. In Ramsey County, one


PROJECT DRAWDOWN | Emily Mauter: Repowering People, Planet, and Technology
“Every one of us has made some dumb mistake in our lives and most of


SAHAN JOURNAL | New documentary highlights diverse Minnesotans fighting for climate solutions
A global nonprofit addressing the climate crisis is featuring nine Minnesotans from diverse backgrounds in


SAHAN JOURNAL | Minnesota’s electronics recycling program needs an update, experts say
Electronic devices are getting smaller, making them easier to toss in trash bound for landfills


Repowered seeks next CEO to build upon 11 years of growth and impact
At Repowered (fka Tech Dump/Tech Discounts), we provide fair chances for people, planet, and technology.


WCCO | Mending workshops: UMN students learn to fix their own stuff
You may be surprised to hear about the latest trend on the U of M
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