Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Republic Services partner for year’s last free shred event in Terrebonne
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Republic Services, will provide the final scheduled free shred event of 2025 on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Terrebonne Elementary School parking lot.
This residential-only shred event is not intended for business or commercial use. Paper clips and staples may remain attached, but plastic bags and three-ring binders cannot be accepted.
Participants are asked to bring no more than four boxes of documents per household. If you have more than four boxes, please contact Republic Services at 541-352-2263 for disposal options.
The event will also include safe medication disposal. Accepted items include:
Prescriptions
Patches
Ointments
Over-the-counter medications
Vitamins
Samples
Pet medications
Not accepted: Sharps, thermometers, inhalers, aerosols, or pressurized containers.
The event also provides proper disposal of American flags. Community members may bring worn or tattered flags for respectful retirement. In addition, non-perishable food donations will be accepted and donated to a local food bank.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to safely and securely dispose of sensitive documents, unwanted medications, and worn flags—all while supporting the local community.
Terrebonne Elementary School is located at 1199 B Ave, Terrebonne, OR 97760.