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EcoFest takes place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Sandy Springs. There is no residency requirement for FREE document shredding.
HOWEVER, there is conflicting information out there as to whether or not advance registration is required — so to be on the safe side, you may want to register via the link below.
EcoFest takes place at:
The Atlanta Realtors Association
5784 Lake Forrest Dr NW STE 150
Atlanta, GA 30328
NOTE: This is a quarter-mile away from the Sandy Springs Recycling Center, not at the recycling center itself.
While the document shredding is FREE, you might consider making a donation, to benefit Keep North Fulton Beautiful, a nonprofit organization.
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About EcoFest
Eco-conscious highlights include:
- Document Shredding: Safely dispose of sensitive documents.
- Books and Gently Worn Clothing Donations: Give your items a new life.
- E-Waste Collections: Properly recycle your electronic waste.
Festive activities include:
- Live DJ: Groove to great music.
- Sustainably Sourced Food & Market Vendors: Taste delicious and eco-friendly food.
- Home Systems Analysts: Learn how to make your home more sustainable.
- Master Gardeners: Get tips on eco-friendly gardening.
- Live Demos: Watch and learn from live demonstrations.
- Electric Vehicle Showcase: Explore the latest in electric vehicles.
- King of Pops: Enjoy a free popsicle from King of Pops!
Clothing drive details
At the document shredding event, they will also be collecting clothing and shoes for American Kidney Services.
Please bring clothing in a tied bag labeled “AKS.”
Shoes should go in a closed box labeled “AKS Shoes.”
Your clothing donation helps individuals suffering from kidney-related illnesses pay expensive medical bills.
Shredding event guidelines
Shredding is limited to 10 boxes, or the equivalent in bags, per vehicle.
The weight limit per box is 40 lbs.
There is a monitor on the side of the shredding truck and you can watch your items being shredded.
You do NOT need to remove staples, paperclips, or binder clips.
More info
If you’d like to play it safe and register in advance, you can register online here.
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- The Piedmont Park Arts Festival
- The Summer Shade Festival in Grant Park
- Doggy Con Pageant & Costume Contest in Woodruff Park
- Marietta Art in the Park Festival on Labor Day Weekend
