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Free Paper Shredding, E-Waste Collection, and Mulch Distribution Event!

June 21, 2025

EDCO and the City of Poway are sponsoring a FREE paper shredding, electronic waste collection, and mulch distribution event on Saturday, June 21, 2025. A certified shredding truck will be present during the event, and all items will be shredded ON-SITE, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., in the City Yard, 12325 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway. There will be certified shredding trucks during the event, and all items will be shredded ON-SITE! Limited to two (2) banker boxes (10”x12”x15”) per household.

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

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

Free Mulch! Residents will also be able to get free mulch (while supplies last). This is a self-serve, self-loading service, so please bring your own cans/bags and shovel. There is a limit of 3 cans/bags per vehicle. If you plan to haul your mulch in an open truck or trailer, please remember to bring a tarp to cover your material.

This event is for Poway residents only.

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