Henrico officials to host document shredding and recycling event Oct. 6

The Henrico County Police Division and the Henrico County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling will host a joint document shredding and electronics recycling event Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the former BEST Products building, 1400 Best Plaza Drive, in the county's Northside.

Attendees will be able to have personal documents securely shredded for free on site by Gone4Good.  Additionally, citizens will be able to responsibly dispose of unwanted electronics by recycling them. Computer systems and accessories, printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, VCRs, camcorders, stereos, microwave ovens and other electronic items may be recycled free.

There are fees to recycle old televisions: $23 for TVs smaller than 27 inches and $30 for TVs larger than 30 inches.

Citizens may bring up to two boxes (10 inches by 13 inches by 18 inches) or three paper grocery bags of personal documents. No recyclable paper items will be accepted for shredding. The electronics recycling does not accept compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), refrigerators, dehumidifiers, or air conditioners.

For details about the electronics recycling, call (804) 340-0900. For details about document shredding, call (804) 501-4838.