Free shredding event

Published on September 27, 2026

Lakewood Shreds

The City of Lakewood and EDCO Waste Services are teaming up again to sponsor a FREE shredding event to help you prevent identity theft by securely shredding sensitive documents as well as to safely dispose of unwanted e-waste. 

On Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon, Lakewood residents can take advantage of easy drive-through shredding and recycling services in the parking lot behind City Hall and the Iacoboni Library. 

The line will close promptly at noon.

No walk-ups or bicycles; vehicles only.

Residents will enter the parking lot behind Iacoboni Library off of Civic Center Way and drive through to access these services:

  • Shredding: Bring up to three bankers-style boxes (10” x 12” x 15”) per household of sensitive documents such as bank statements and tax records for free shredding on site. No CDs, DVDs, diskettes or other media.
  • Battery disposal: Bring used household batteries (no car batteries).
  • E-waste disposal:  Bring TVs, monitors, computer CPUs, keyboards, printers and cell phones for environmentally safe disposal.
  • Compost: Bring bags or containers to get up to 3 cans/bags per vehicle. As a courtesy, Lakewood employees will shovel the compost. If you plan to haul your compost in an open truck or trailer, please remember to bring a tarp to cover your material.

Please do NOT bring these items to the event, as they are hazardous waste:

  • No lightbulbs of any sort
  • No household toxics like paint, insecticides, chemicals
  • No expired medications or sharps

Hazardous waste and e-waste are accepted at EDCO’s large transfer facility located at 2755 California Ave. in Signal Hill at no charge to Lakewood residents. Check the EDCO hazardous waste drive-through schedule for details.

This event is for Lakewood residents only. Be prepared to show proof of residency, with either a driver’s license or utility bill with current Lakewood street (not P. O. Box) address.

For more information, please call 562-866-9771, extension 2140. 

If you need to request a disability-related accommodation to participate, please visit the City's Accessibility page. Requests are encouraged in advance when possible.

 

Key info

  • Enter the parking lot behind City Hall and the Iacoboni Library off of Civic Center Way.
  • Event hours are 9 a.m. to noon.
  • Line closes promptly at noon.
  • No walk-ups or bicycles; vehicles only.
  • Proof of Lakewood residence (street address only) required on ID or utility bill.
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