McHenry County residents are invited to bring their unwanted paper documents to a free document shredding event happening in the parking lot of the McHenry County Government Administration Building on Saturday, July 10, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. or until the shred truck reaches capacity. This event is residential and not intended for businesses, and there is a four banker box limit per vehicle.
Remember these important tips for quick shredding:
The shredder can only take paper. No CDs or thumb drives.
Staples and paper clips are OK.
Binder clips, three-ring binders and the like need to be removed prior to shredding before arriving at the event.
Participants will need to take back any bags or boxes.
This is a document shredding event only. No other types of waste will be accepted. Additional electronics, battery, textile, Styrofoam events are scheduled for September 11 and October 16.
For additional information about the July 10 paper shredding event or fall recycling events, please visit MCDH Solid Waste Program or contact Kelli Boeckmann, MCDH Solid Waste Manager, at (815) 334-4585.
