Victorville shred-fest, mulch giveaway returns in May
The city of Victorville will host a shred-fest, mulch giveaway and recycling event at its Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility in May.
The free event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the facility located at 17000 Abbey Lane in Victorville, just off Stoddard Wells Road.
Sponsored by Burrtec Waste Industries, the free event will feature drive-through document shredding, a compost giveaway, disposal of electronic waste and appliances, and free mattress and box spring recycling.
High Desert residents can bring up to four banker boxes of paper documents, up to 20 pounds each for secure shredding. A shredding company will be onsite so residents can watch as their documents are shredded.
Shredding will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until the shred truck reaches full capacity, city officials said.
To facilitate quick service, attendees are encouraged to have their paper boxes loaded in their vehicle trunks for easy unloading.
In addition to shredding documents, residents wanting free compost can bring their bins to transport compost home. Burrtec employees will load the bins, with a combined limit of 50 gallons per resident, according to city officials.
Area residents and businesses can also drop off TVs, computers, scrap metal, and appliances for free.
There will be free recycling of all sizes of mattresses and box springs along with futon mattresses. No sleeper beds, crib mattresses, or mattresses from businesses will be permitted.
The Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility’s buy-back center will be open during the event for residents to redeem CRV bottles and cans.
The buy-back center is open to the public throughout the year from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday For current prices, call 760-241-1284.
Attending the event
Attendees must remain in their vehicles until directed by an attendant to unload their items.
The Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility serves as the processing center for recyclables from Apple Valley and Victorville's curbside and commercial/business recycling programs.
The city provides year-round free and convenient disposal options for residents. Visit VictorvilleCA.gov/DumpItRightVV for more information.
For inquiries about the shred-fest event or other recycling and disposal programs, please contact the city’s Environmental Programs Division at 760-955-8615.
Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz
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