DeKalb hosts “Shred and Tread” on Saturday

In honor of America Recycles Day on Saturday, DeKalb County will host document shredding and shoe recycling for all residents.

Sensitive documents will be shredded on-site free, though there is a five-box limit per person. In addition, county residents can drop off old sneakers that can be recycled.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the county’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, just off Kensington Road near Decatur.

More information: www.keepdekalbbeautiful.org.

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