Multiple U.S. Counties Host Document Shredding, Recycling Events Benefiting Communities

Several communities are hosting document shredding events in October 2025 to help residents safely dispose of old papers and electronics while supporting local causes. Lynchburg, Virginia, is holding a shredding event at the Public Library on October 7, charging $10 per large bag or box, with proceeds benefiting the library's Youth Services programs (Articles 1 and 4). Seneca County is organizing an Electronics Recycling & Confidential Document Shredding Event on October 25, where residents can recycle a wide range of electronics and shred confidential documents without registration, with staff assisting at the drop-off (Article 2). Cumberland County's Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding events have served over 2,000 residents in 2025, collecting substantial amounts of hazardous waste, used oil, antifreeze, electronic waste, and shredded paper free of charge, with plans to continue in 2026 (Article 3). Additionally, Wellesley is hosting a drive-thru document destruction day on October 5 at the local recycling facility, requiring a valid sticker for participation (Article 5). These events promote environmental safety and community support through convenient and secure document destruction services.