The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Free Community Shred Event This Saturday In Sisters (Photo)
- 07/15/26
Sisters, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Republic Services, is hosting a free Community Shred Event on Saturday, July 18, at the Sisters Sheriff’s Office Substation, located at 703 N Larch Street. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or until the shred truck is full.
This residential-only service helps community members protect their personal information while offering on-site disposal of unwanted medications, collection of worn or tattered American flags for proper retirement, and acceptance of non‑perishable food donations for a local food bank.
Shredding Guidelines:
- Paper clips and staples may remain attached.
- Plastic bags and three-ring binders cannot be accepted.
- Please limit shredding to no more than four boxes of documents per household.
- For larger quantities, contact Republic Services at 541-352-2263.
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.
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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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Free Community Shred Event This Saturday In Sisters (Photo)
- 07/15/26
Sisters, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Republic Services, is hosting a free Community Shred Event on Saturday, July 18, at the Sisters Sheriff’s Office Substation, located at 703 N Larch Street. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or until the shred truck is full.
This residential-only service helps community members protect their personal information while offering on-site disposal of unwanted medications, collection of worn or tattered American flags for proper retirement, and acceptance of non‑perishable food donations for a local food bank.
Shredding Guidelines:
- Paper clips and staples may remain attached.
- Plastic bags and three-ring binders cannot be accepted.
- Please limit shredding to no more than four boxes of documents per household.
- For larger quantities, contact Republic Services at 541-352-2263.
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.
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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