In a bid to promote environmental responsibility, the City of DeSoto Service Center is hosting its annual Document Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, May 18.
The event runs from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. and will take place at 809 W. Spinner Road.
This year, the city is partnering with GOODWILL to add clothing and shoes to the list of acceptable items that can be donated or recycled.
The collaboration with Goodwill expands the scope of the event, providing an avenue for individuals to declutter their homes while supporting a worthy cause.
The event is part of the city’s initiative to encourage residents to dispose of sensitive documents and recycle electronics responsibly and properly.
Residents can bring their tax documents, bank boxes, and paper files for secure shredding to help ensure confidentiality and prevent identity theft.
The event also accepts electronic items such as computers and gaming systems, along with clothes and shoes for recycling.
There will becity workers on hand, easily recognizable in their “City of DeSoto” shirts and will help participants with disposing of their items.
The event is designed to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills while also providing a safe way to recycle electronics, which can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly.
The city hopes this event will help reduce waste and raise awareness about the importance of recycling and secure document destruction.
This event is for DeSoto residents only and proof of residency is required.
M. Grace Alvarez