Free document destruction and electronics recycling on Nov. 3 in Menlo Park

Menlo Park residents and businesses are invited to bring confidential files to shred and outdated electronics for recycling to our Corporation Yard located at 333 Burgess Drive on Saturday, November 3from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is a free event for Menlo Park residents and business owners. Residents will need to bring proof of residency such as a utility bill or driver’s license with Menlo Park address and businesses will need to provide a Menlo Park businesses license or business card.

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

Electronics will be accepted for recycling, such as televisions, computer monitors, personal computers, DVD players, printers, scanners, and cellular phones. A limit of five fluorescent tubes/bulbs per resident/business will be accepted. For more information, please contact Menlo Park’s Environmental Program at (650) 330-6740 or recycle@menlopark.org.