Free community shred event in La Pine this Saturday

LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and Republic Services are partnering to host a free Community Shred Event this Saturday, June 13, in La Pine. Residents can dispose of sensitive documents, unwanted medications and worn American flags and also donate non-perishable food items.

The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or until the truck is full, at the Sheriff's Office La Pine Substation, located at 51340 Highway 97.

This residential-only shred service is not intended for business or commercial use. Residents are limited to four boxes of documents per household.

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to securely dispose of unwanted items while supporting the local community.

The event includes safe medication disposal, accepting prescriptions, patches, ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples and pet medications.

However, certain items are not accepted. For document shredding, plastic bags and three-ring binders cannot be accepted, though paper clips and staples may remain attached. For medication disposal, sharps, thermometers, inhalers, aerosols and other pressurized containers are prohibited. Those with more than four boxes of documents should contact Republic Services at 541-352-2263 for additional disposal options.

Community members may also bring worn or tattered American flags for proper retirement. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted on-site and will be given to a local food bank.

Two additional community shred events are scheduled. The next event will be on Saturday, July 18, at the Sheriff's Office Substation at 703 N. Larch in Sisters. A final event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Terrebonne Community School, located at 1199 B Ave. in Terrebonne.