An annual free document shredding and e-waste disposal event sponsored by Eighth District Councilwoman Rae Gabelich's office will be held Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to noon at Scherer Park, 4891 Atlantic Avenue.
With the growing concerns about identity theft, shredding documents is a good way to protect one's finances and ID. Future Shredding Inc., will shred five boxes of documents for free at the event and charge $5 per box after that. The shredded paper will be recycled.
Electronic waste, often described as "anything with a cord" often contains substances such as mercury and lead that are illegal to throw in the trash. Residents can bring old, broken or unused "e-waste." Only residential e-waste will be accepted. No fluorescent tubes, batteries, or household hazardous waste.
Items will be recycled by Goodwill - proceeds go directly to Goodwill's skill development & employment programs for individuals with barriers to employment.
All cell phones will be donated to Su Casa - Ending Domestic Violence to help battered spouses and children successfully transition out of abusive homes.
·Information is available by calling Veronica Servin, 562-570-1326 or by email at Veronica.Servin@longbeach.gov
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