Juneteenth Closure & Recycling Notice (6/19/2026)
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- Recycling collection scheduled for June 19 will be collected as usual. Bulk pickup is unavailable.
Gaithersburg, MD
Home Main MenuCommunity Shredding & Electronics Recycling Event
April 18, 2026 • 9 AM - 12 PM
Activity Center at Bohrer Park
The collection will occur in the parking lot at 506 S. Frederick Avenue, next to the Skate Park & Water Park.
The event is presented by the City in partnership with the Environmental Affairs Committee, Georgetown Paper Stock, and Techno Rescue. While the shredding services are free, food donations to support the efforts of the Gaithersburg HELP pantry are encouraged.
Shredding Services
Please review the list of accepted and not accepted items below. Ensure all not accepted items are removed before the event.
Accepted Items
- Receipts
- Tax records
- Medical records
- Finance and legal documents
- Paper with staples & paper clips
- Envelopes with plastic windows
Not Accepted Items
- Binder Clips
- Plastic spiral notebooks
- Metal spiral notebooks
- 3-ring binders
Driving Instructions
- Follow the posted signs to the drop-off area.
- Pop the trunk of your vehicle.
- Staff will remove the boxes.
All shredding is done on site.
E-Waste
Please consider donating items before disposing of them.
Accepted Items
- CDs & Computer Disks
- Towers
- Laptops
- Circuit Boards
- Tablets
- Mobile Phones
- Toner & Cartridges
E-waste will be stored in a secure location before being picked up on Monday, September 15, by Pedal Point, a secure data destruction company.
Food Donation
As a gesture of appreciation for this complimentary service, please consider donating the following items to the Gaithersburg HELP pantry. Please note that fruit juices are NOT accepted.
- canned soup
- canned vegetables
- canned tomatoes with low salt
- fruit cup up in its own juice
- cereal
- fortified pastas
- rice & dried beans of all kinds
- baby food
- macaroni & cheese mixes
- canned tuna
- peanut or other nut butters
- gluten free pastas
- spaghetti sauce
If you don’t have food items, please consider the donation of baby formula and diapers. Cash and checks made payable to Gaithersburg HELP are also welcomed.