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FREE Paper Shredding, E-Waste, and Compost Event!

March 28, 2026

EDCO and the City of Lemon Grove are sponsoring a FREE paper shredding, electronic waste collection, and compost event.

Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Treganza Heritage Park
(Parking Lot), 3200 Main Street

There will be a certified shredding truck during the event, and all items will be shredded ONSITE! Limited to three (3) banker boxes (10”x12”x15”) per household.

Unwanted electronics (e-waste), including TVs, computer monitors, printers, fax machines, VCRs, etc., will also be collected. However, no household hazardous waste (HHW) material will be accepted.

Free Compost! Also available will be free compost for residents (while supplies last). This is a self-serve, self-loading service, so please bring your own cans/bags and shovel. If you plan to haul your compost in an open truck or trailer, please remember to bring a tarp to cover your material.

Goodwill will also be onsite to accept donated reusable items. Please click here for a list of items that Goodwill will not accept.

The event is for Lemon Grove residents only.

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