Important Information regarding cancellation of shredding event

Press Release             
April 18, 2018 
978-499-0413
                                                                                                                                               
Important Information regarding cancellation of shredding event
 
Newburyport –
 
Due to a change of ownership of the shredding company, the May 5 drop-off event at the Newburyport Recycling Center will NOT be offering document shredding.
 
Alternatives include a shredding event on Saturday, April 21 next to the Hampton Police Department, 100 Brown Avenue, Hampton, NH. This is a free event. The hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
Also, on Saturday, May 5, there will be a fundraiser document shredding offered at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Main Street, Amesbury. The hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The suggested donation is $5 per box.
 
The Newburyport Recycle Center will be open as usual on the first Saturday of May, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Residents may drop off anything with a cord or batteries, as well as cords and batteries, plus appliances (large and small), clean white Styrofoam, fluorescent bulbs, LED bulbs, mercury-containing items such as thermostats, smoke detectors, metal items (including grills and lawn mowers, tires, bicycles, motor oil, and antifreeze. Please drain gasoline and oil from lawn mowers or the like. Some items require a fee. 
(See the City website or Health Department brochure for more detail.)
 
If you need any additional information please call the Office of Sustainability 978-499-0413.