Sen. Santarsiero Holding Free Paper Shredding Event

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — Senator Steve Santarsiero will be holding a free paper shredding and community drive on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pennsbury High School West.

During the event, Bucks County Opportunity Council and Habitat ReStore will be collecting furniture, small appliances, and non-perishable food.

If you plan on bringing items to be shredded, note that paper clips and staples do not need to be removed. Remove large black clips and three-ring binders.

"We do not shred phone books, books, newspapers or non-paper items. Individuals are limited to three file boxes or copy paper boxes of paper for shredding," according to event information provided by Santarsiero's office.

Organizers ask that people who want to have items shredded be in line by 12:30 p.m.

Examples of items to bring for shredding include:

• Bank and credit card statements
• Tax documents
• Insurance claim forms
• Anything that lists a Social Security Number

The following non-paper items can be brought proper disposal or reuse:

• Furniture
• Clothing
• Cellphones
• Chargers
• Small appliances
• Small household items

Suggested food donations include:

• Fruit juice (100%)
• Tuna
• Breakfast cereal
• Beans
• Peanut butter
• Canned salmon
• Canned chicken
• Canned pasta
• Soup
• Oatmeal
• Applesauce
• Rice
• Canned fruit
• Pasta
• Canned vegetables

For more information contact Sen. Santarsiero’s office at 215-489-5000.

The school is located at 1608 South Olds Blvd in Falls Township.