Athens Shred Day to take place Saturday, September 21

ATHENS, Ala. ( WHNT ) — Athens State University will host Athens Shred Day on Saturday, September 21.

Athens Shred Day will give the public a chance to shred documents, participate in a drug take back, recycle electronics and, donate to a food drive.

According to officials, the Athens Shred day will take place at Athens State University located at 300 North Beaty Street in Athens, Alabama from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Officials would like to remind the public to enter campus from Hobbs Street.

Document shredding details can be read below:

• Limit of 3 kitchen size bags or 3 file storage boxes per vehicle
• Shredding expected until shred trucks reach capacity
• Please remove plastic, metal, and binders

Drug take-back details can be read below:

• Prescription, veterinary, and over-the-counter medications
• Needles and liquids not accepted

Electronic Recycling details can be read below:

• Items must be less than 40 pounds
• $10 fee for each plasma or flat screen TV
• Large-back TVs, CRT monitors, and appliances not accepted

Food drive details can be read below:

• Please donate non-perishable food items
• All donations will benefit LCCI, Inc. (Limestone County Churches Involved, Inc.)

The drive-thru event is free to the public.

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