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FREE Paper Shredding, E-Waste, and Mulch Event!

October 26, 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Public Works, 8152 Commercial Street

The City of La Mesa and EDCO are sponsoring a FREE shredding event. A certified shredding truck will be present during the event, and all items will be shredded ONSITE! Limited to two banker boxes (10”x12”x15”) per household.

Unwanted electronics (e-waste) will also be collected, including TVs, computer monitors, printers, fax machines, VCRs, etc. However, no household hazardous waste (HHW) material will be accepted.

Goodwill will also be onsite to accept donated reusable items. Please click here for a list of items that Goodwill will not accept.

Also available will be free mulch for La Mesa residents (while supplies last). This is a self-serve, self-loading, and self-haul service, so please bring your own cans/bags, gloves, and shovel. Limit of 3 cans/bags per vehicle. If you plan to haul your mulch in an open truck or trailer, please remember to bring a tarp to cover your material.

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