Beaufort County to offer free secure shredding event

The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Division will host a secure document shredding event for County residents on November 7, 2015. The event will be held at the Public Works site located at 9 Benton Field Road in Bluffton from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Any types or colors of paper, file folders, or envelopes are acceptable. Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed. Materials can be brought in any container or bag and will be emptied into roll carts for immediate shredding. Only residential quantities will be accepted. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted. No electronics will be collected at this event. For more information, contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Division at 843-255-2736 or www.bcgov.net/recycle.