By: Jason Ino

Menlo Park residents and businesses are invited to a free Shredding and E-Waste Recycling Event. The event takes place this Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, from 9 a.m.-noon at 333 Burgess Drive. Bring confidential files for on-site shredding and unwanted electronics for proper recycling.

Residents will need to bring proof of residency such as a driver's license with a Menlo Park address or a utility bill. Businesses will need to provide a Menlo Park business license or business card.

Confidential document destruction is limited to three boxes (10" x 12" x 15") per vehicle and materials will be shredded on-site so participants can watch their documents being destroyed. Documents with paper clips, staples and binder clips are acceptable. Types of documents to bring include:

• Old tax returns
• Junk mail
• Legal documents
• Receipts
• Paystubs
• Invoices 

Over 98 percent of the electronic waste received is recycled. The electronic waste collected is guaranteed to be recycled safely at local processing plants. Electronics accepted for recycling include:

• TV’s and monitors
• PC/laptop computers
• Printers, scanners and keyboards
• Computer cards and components
• Telecommunications equipment
• Chips and components
• Storage discs
• Printed circuit boards
• Fax machines and copiers
• Connectors/cables
• CPU’s, servers and main frames
• UPS poser supply units
• Mini-systems
• Cellular and desk phones
• Power supply units
• DAT/Beta/VHS Tapes
• Consumer Electronics
• And all types of electronics
• Fluorescent tubes/bulbs (limit of five per resident/business will be accepted)