City of Alexandria, VA

11/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/14/2025 08:58

City of Alexandria Hosts Free Shredding Event for America Recycles Day

In honor of America Recycles Day, the City of Alexandria's Resource Recovery Division will host a free shredding event for residents on Saturday, November 15. Residents are invited to bring eligible materials to the parking lot of 3871 Mt. Vernon Ave. (MOM's Organic Market) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for secure, sustainable shredding and disposal.

Accepted materials include:

  • Documents (with or without staples or paperclips)
  • Financial documents
  • Legal documents
  • Address books
  • Sensitive mail
  • Medical records

Not accepted materials include:

  • Office supplies (e.g. staple removers or hole punchers)
  • Batteries
  • Hanging folders
  • Electronics
  • Microfiche
  • 3-ring binders
  • Plastic report covers
  • Binder clips
  • Acetate covers

City residents will be able to watch the shredding process via a monitor mounted on the side of the shredding truck. All shredded materials will be securely recycled after the event.

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email [email protected] or call 703.746.3960.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact [email protected], Virginia Relay 711.

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