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Free Shred, Recycling Event Set For Montgomery

Get rid of paperwork securely and declutter unwanted electronics, batteries and more at the Village of Montgomery.

MONTGOMERY, IL — The next quarterly recycling event in Montgomery will also offer paper shredding! The recycling event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Public Works facility at 891 Knell Road in Montgomery, with paper shredding available from 9 am until noon.

During the event, Montgomery residents can drop off electronics (anything electrical that plugs in, including TV’s of all types, computer monitors, fans, etc.), rechargeable or lead acid batteries, and metal. Also accepted will be prescription drugs, household hazardous waste, including pesticides, flammables (oil-based paint, paint thinner, gas and oil), caustic cleaners, toxics (such as pool chemicals and weed killer), CFL bulbs, and propane tanks 20 pounds or less.

These quarterly events are hosted by DC Trash for its residential customers in the Village of Montgomery only, and do not include businesses, unincorporated areas or apartment buildings because those are not part of the DC Trash contract. There is no fee to drop off any of these items; however, a photo ID will be required to show residency.

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Please note that this recycling event will not accept latex paint, appliances, regular light bulbs, regular alkaline household batteries, or tires. More complete information may be found on the Village’s website at www.ci.montgomery.il.us. The next quarterly event will be held on Oct. 20.

Call (630) 896-8080 ext. 9003 with any questions.

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Via the Village of Montgomery

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