Shred Day Planned For September In Oak Creek

OAK CREEK, WI — If you're one of the many people that make use of Oak Creek's recurring shred day events, mark your calendars for Sept 18.

The City of Oak Creek announced on Facebook a fall shred day event will be held 9 a.m.-noon at Oak Creek West Middle School, 8401 13th Street.

The event is mostly free, but only for Oak Creek residents. People must show proof of residency or ID. Some electronics will have a fee for disposal, according to the City's post.

Residents will be able to shred their sensitive or private documents for free at the event. The City asked to limit the number of documents to five bankers boxes. Electronic disposal will also be available at the event for sensitive data or other equipment. Most will be free of charge, other electronics will have a fee:

"Items accepted: Computers, Laptops, Hard Drives, Printers, Scanners, VCRs, DVDs, Fax, Stereo, Radio, Typewriters, Keyboards, Mice, Circuit Boards, Cables, Cell Phones, Telephones, Cameras, Camcorders, Cordless Rechargeable hand tools, video games, small kitchen appliances, Microwaves, Vacuum cleaners, exercise equipment and other miscellaneous small electronics."

"Televisions require payment of a $20 recycling fee, CRT computer monitors - $10, and microwave ovens and large exercise equipment - $5. Cash Only! No checks or credit cards."