Manteca’s next free drive-thru document shredding event is Saturday, Oct. 18,  from 8 a.m. to noon.

Besides dropping off documents the city will accept e-waste.

As in the past, those dropping items off will be directed into lines at the solid waste division office on Wetmore Avenue just east of the animal shelter on the corner at South Main Street.

In the past, the twice-a-year shredding events have drawn between 800 and 1,100 vehicles.

The event is for City of Manteca residents only. No businesses can participate. 

Proof of residency is required. That can be a copy of a municipal utility bill or driver’s license.

Personal documents will be accepted for shredding that are dropped off in cardboard boxes or plastic bags.

E-waste such as monitors, computers, printers, TVs, and such are also being accepted.

The city has other free recycling services available.

*Electronic waste such as TVs, computers, printers, microwaves, phones and such can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Solid Waste Division office on Wetmore Street across from the water tower.

*Medical sharps can be dropped off at the Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

*Used batteries such as A, AA, AAA, C, and D are accepted at the Solid Waste Division office on Wetmore Street Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

*Used light bulbs can be taken to the Manteca Home Depot store.

If you have questions, contact the solid waste division at (209) 456-8440.

To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com