FREE Shred Event & Food Drive – Elgin

Name: FREE Shred Event & Food Drive – Elgin
Start: 2026-09-12T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-09-12T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Gail Borden Public Library – Rakow Branch

September 12, 2026

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gail Borden Public Library – Rakow Branch

2751 W. Bowes Rd.
Elgin, IL 60123 United States

Join State Rep. Dan Ugaste and State Sen. Don DeWitte for a free paper shredding event and food drive in Elgin.

Please bring only unexpired and non-perishable food items for donation to the Food for Greater Elgin pantry.

Details:

Please follow the flow of traffic and stay in your vehicle while staff members unload your documents for shredding.
No electronics will be collected for recycling.
Residential shredding only – limit of 3 boxes per resident.
Event will conclude at 11 a.m. or once the shred truck hits capacity