The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Next Community Shred Event This Saturday, June 13 In La Pine (Photo) - 06/10/26
La Pine, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Republic Services, reminds the community that the next free Community Shred Event is happening this Saturday, June 13, in La Pine.
The event will run from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or until the truck is full, at the Sheriff's Office La Pine Substation, located at 51340 Highway 97.
This residential-only shred service is not intended for business or commercial use. Paper clips and staples may remain attached; however, plastic bags and three-ring binders cannot be accepted. Participants are asked to bring no more than four boxes of documents per household. Those with more than four boxes should contact Republic Services at 541-352-2263 for additional disposal options.
In addition to document shredding, each event will offer safe medication disposal. Accepted items include prescriptions, patches, ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples, and pet medications. Items not accepted include sharps, thermometers, inhalers, aerosols, or other pressurized containers.
Community members may also bring worn or tattered American flags for proper retirement. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted on-site and donated to a local food bank.
Two additional community shred events are scheduled for July and September.
- Saturday, July 18 – 703 N. Larch, Sisters, Sheriff’s Office Substation
- Saturday, September 19 – 1199 B Ave., Terrebonne, Terrebonne Community School
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.
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