Residents of Plymouth, mark your calendars for a double-duty recycling event that's both eco-friendly and wallet-friendly—coming to you at zero cost. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the City of Plymouth invites locals to take advantage of a free paper shredding opportunity, ensuring sensitive documents can be disposed of securely and sustainably, according to an announcement on the city's official website.
Hosted at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility located at 14900 23rd Ave. N, the event also welcomes those with old bicycles and parts gathering dust in garages and backyards, offering them a chance to clear out space and recycle with ease; however, participants must enter via 23rd Avenue from Fernbrook Lane only, with Fernbrook Lane accessible from Highway 55 and it's critical for the safety of everyone involved that residents remain in their vehicles while staff unload the items directly from the cars.
As the community comes together to shred and recycle, it's important to note the types of paper accepted—no hefty three-ring binders or cumbersome binder clips, just plain paper with the occasional paper clip or staple clinging to it, embracing simplicity in the recycling process. While you're at it, toss in those bicycles and bike parts that are no longer in use—these will be recycled too.
And while cardboard boxes and paper bags can be dropped off for recycling, be ready to bring any non-recyclable containers back home, do your part for the environment, and remember the event is exclusively for Plymouth residents, so don't forget that ID or proof of residency, which will be required on arrival, as per the city's instructions. Keep Plymouth green, and participate in this public service for a cleaner tomorrow.
