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Waste Management, in partnership with the City of Manhattan Beach, is hosting a drive-thru paper shredding event!  The event is open to City of Manhattan Beach residents and businesses only and is first come, first served. Join us on Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Manhattan Beach Middle School Parking Lot at 1501 North Redondo Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Document Shredding Event Details:

• Event dates: Saturday, April 24, 2021 and Sunday, April 25, 2021
• Event hours: 9:00 AM - 12noon
• Event location: Manhattan Beach Middle School Parking Lot (1501 North Redondo Avenue)
  
• Each household and business may shred a maximum of three (3) boxes (10x12x15) of documents on a first come, first served basis. 
• This is a drive-thru only event; no walk-ups.
• Please wear a mask or face covering when interacting with any event staff.
• Shredding services are provided on a first come, first served basis and all documents collected will be confidentially shredded and recycled.
  
• Once the shredding trucks are full, they will leave the event and the event will be concluded for the day.  Neither shredding company staff nor Waste Management staff can transport materials in the cabs of their vehicles.  If the truck(s) are full and departing the event location, event staff cannot take any additional boxes/documents and place them in the cab of their trucks.
• All community members participating in the event should carefully check any boxes of documents prior to event participation to ensure they are free of any non-paper items including medicine, pens, pencils, binder clips, paper clips, or other non-paper materials.  Only paper documents will be accepted at this event. 

We thank you in advance for your kindness and patience with event staff!

To learn more about all the disposal resources available to Manhattan Beach residents and businesses, visit the Refuse Services section on the City website or call Waste Management at (310) 830-7100.

FAQ's

Is this the only paper shredding event for 2021?

No, this is not the only paper shredding event for 2021.  There will be additional weekend paper shredding events in 2021.  Click here to make sure you are signed up for e-news (Recycling category) and City calendar updates (Environmental Events) and be the first to know about future event dates.

I have more than three boxes of paper documents that need to be shredded.  Are there other resources available to me?

Yes!  The City's Document Destruction page highlights a couple options available for paper shredding. 

Can my household or business participate on both Saturday and Sunday?

Yes, a household or business may participate on both days.  However, the (3) three banker box per day limit will still be in place; no exceptions. Event staff will not accept more than (3) three banker boxes per household or business.

I've noticed that a couple of other cities in Southern California have already had paper shredding events this spring.  Why is Manhattan Beach only having theirs now?

When closures first began last year related to COVID-19 safety, Waste Management committed to the City that it would make up the events missed during the pandemic.  They are holding to this commitment. Manhattan Beach has chosen a more conservative approach with regards to any public event.  We understand that this decision may not be sufficient for everyone, but the health and wellness of the community is our priority. 

Are you accepting any other materials for recycling at this event?

No. Only paper for shredding will be accepted at this event.  For resources on other disposal needs from bulky items to hazardous waste, please visit the City's Refuse Services page or contact Waste Management directly at (310) 830-7100.