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Waste Management, in partnership with the City of Manhattan Beach, is hosting a free 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, August 13th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Mira Costa High School Parking Lot at 1401 Artesia Boulevard,  Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Document Shredding Event Details:

• Event date: Saturday, August 13, 2022
• Event hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Event location: Mira Costa High School Parking Lot at the corner of Artesia Boulevard and Peck Avenue (1401 Artesia Boulevard)
• Each household and business may shred a maximum of three (3) boxes (10x12x15) of documents during the event on a first come, first served basis. 
• This is a drive-thru only event; no walk-ups.
• Shredding services are provided on a first come, first served basis and all documents collected will be confidentially shredded and recycled.
• Once the shredding truck is full, it will leave the event and the event will be concluded for the day.  Neither the shredding company staff nor Waste Management staff can transport materials in the cabs of their vehicles. 
• 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

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. 

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.

Is this my only chance to participate in a free paper shredding event in 2022?
No.  There are four total events in 2022; the remaining event day in 2022 is October 22, 2022 in the Mira Costa High School parking lot.