Name: Hot Times at Salvage Saturdays in June
Start: 2017-06-10T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2017-06-10T13:00:00-05:00

June 10, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tech Dump

628 Prior Ave N

St. Paul, MN 55104

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Make room for Grads and Dads' new tech! Recycle their outdated electronics at Tech Dump and Tech Discounts, the nonprofit social enterprise e-waste recycler and retailer. You can help Tech Dump and Tech Discounts collect one TON of cell phones by Labor Day! Plus, cables, cords, computers, and working flat screen TVs are free. Visit the website for more information regarding small fees associated with additional items. 
 
WHERE:  
Tech Dump Saint Paul, 698 Prior Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN 55104.   
Tech Dump Golden Valley, 825 Boone Ave North #100, Golden Valley, MN 55427.  

WHEN:  
Saturday, June 10  9 AM – 1 PM 
Saturday, June 24  9 AM – 1 PM 
 

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Tech Dump
628 Prior Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55104

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