Beaufort County to offer free shredding

The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Division is holding a secure document shredding event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 9 at the Shanklin Convenience Center, 80 Shanklin Rd., Beaufort.

Any types or colors of paper, file folders, or envelopes are acceptable. Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed.

Materials can be brought in any container or bag and will be emptied into roll carts for immediate shredding.

Only residential quantities will be accepted. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted. No electronics will be collected at this event.

For more information, contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Division at 843-255-2736 or visit www.bcgov.net/recycle.

This story was originally published March 25, 2016 at 7:47 AM with the headline "Beaufort County to offer free shredding."