You know what I have a lot of? Paper documents that need to be shredded. I found tax returns from the early 2000’s the other day while looking for an envelope.
If you’re in the same boat, here are some free local paper shredding events coming up this fall:
Santee Fall 2026 Community Clean Up and Shred Event
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Santee City Hall, 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
More information about the event is available here.
City of Coronado Paper Shredding and E-Waste Collection
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: City Hall, 1825 Strand Way
More information about the event is available here.
City of El Cajon Shred Event
Date: November 14, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Wells Park, 1153 E. Madison Avenue
City residents may drop off personal documents to be shredded on site by certified shredding trucks. Limit two banker’s boxes per resident.
Be prepared to show proof of residency with a driver’s license or a utility bill.
More information about the event is available here.
Residential Clean Up Event (Julian, CA)
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Location: Julian Library (1850 CA-78, Julian, CA 92036).
All of the event details can be found here.
I’m a mom of two, and for us, that means a near-constant parade of fundraisers once the first month of school has passed. I usually donate money to the school after I get my first paycheck after school starts.
If you are interested in doing a shoe recycling fundraiser:
