West Chester, PA (August 26, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Rep. Christina Sappey are hosting a free shredding and electronic recycling event on Saturday, September 7, in West Bradford.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the PennDOT Chester County Stockpile located at 1649 Telegraph Road.
Residents and families are welcome to take advantage of the opportunity to safely dispose of personal or confidential paperwork, as well as old or unwanted electronic devices and small appliances.
“As summer winds down and we look toward fall, I know many of us are de-cluttering and cleaning out garages, sheds, basements, and closets,” Comitta said. “This is your chance to protect yourself from the risk of identity theft and fraud and protect our environment by ensuring electronics are properly disposed of.”
“This event is a great way to dispose of sensitive documents and unwanted electronics in a safe, sustainable way, keeping potentially harmful materials out of landfills. I encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity,” Sappey said.
Some examples of unneeded documents that should be shredded include: credit card statements and applications, bank records, canceled checks, income tax forms, insurance records, medical and retirement or pension fund information, and any documents that contain personal information like Social Security, credit card, or bank account numbers.
The documents will be destroyed onsite, and the shredded paper will later be recycled.
The event is free and open to the public. However, please note the following:
- This event is for individuals only, not businesses.
- There is a three (3) box limit per car for shredding.
- There is a three (3) item limit for electronics recycling.
- Only paper will be accepted for shredding. Please do not bring binders, binder clips, or books.
In addition, electronic items will be accepted for recycling, including computer hard drives, CPU’s, LCD screen and CRT (glass screen) TVs and monitors, printers, computer accessories, and small appliances that have a plug.
Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and any items containing freon cannot be accepted.
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