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

June 1, 2024

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.

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.

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

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Date Avenue parking lot, north of La Mesa City Hall, located at 8130 Allison Ave.

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