{"id":131171,"date":"2026-01-25T11:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T11:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/131171\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T11:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T11:16:12","slug":"shred-a-thon-and-prescription-drug-drop-off-event-scheduled-for-saturday-february-7-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/131171\/","title":{"rendered":"SHRED-A-THON AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP-OFF EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Town of Davie will host a free\u00a0Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Drop-off<\/a>\u00a0event for Davie residents. The event will take place at Shenandoah Park, located at\u00a014452 Shenandoah Parkway, from 9 to 11 a.m. or until the disposal trucks reach capacity.<\/p>\n

Please note that all park amenities, including the playgrounds, basketball court, fields, splash pad, tennis court, and shelter, will be closed throughout the duration of the event. The park will reopen to the public at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Shredding Guidelines<\/p>\n

Residents can bring up to\u00a0five\u00a0standard-sized boxes (15x12x10) for shredding.<\/p>\n

Accepted items for shredding include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n

Pay stubs
\nCanceled checks
\nFinancial and credit card statements
\nBill statements
\nOld tax filings
\nSocial Security numbers<\/p>\n

Items\u00a0NOT\u00a0accepted for shredding include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n

Binders
\nMetal hanging folders
\nBinder clips<\/p>\n

Shredding personal or sensitive documents can help prevent personal information from falling into the wrong hands.<\/p>\n

Prescription Guidelines<\/p>\n

The prescription drug drop-off event allows residents to properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs per federal and state laws and regulations.<\/p>\n

Accepted prescription items for disposal include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n

Prescription medications and samples
\nAll over-the-counter medications
\nVitamins
\nPet medications<\/p>\n

Items\u00a0NOT\u00a0acceptable for prescription disposal include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n

Thermometers\/Sharps\/Syringes
\nBloody or infectious waste
\nHydrogen peroxide
\nAerosol cans
\nIV bags
\nInhalers
\nEpiPens<\/p>\n

Businesses are prohibited from using this event to shred documents. In addition, medical institutions such as nursing homes, doctor\u2019s offices, or other healthcare facilities are prohibited from using this event to dispose of prescriptions.<\/p>\n

Participation Requirements<\/p>\n

To participate in this event, residents must bring proof of Davie residency (photo ID and a document that shows their official address, such as a tax bill, a TRIM notice, voter registration, utility bill, or another official government-issued document).<\/p>\n

Residents attending the event must adhere to the following guidelines:<\/p>\n

Stay in your vehicle.
\nPlace documents for shredding in the trunk or the vehicle\u2019s cargo area. Staff will unload your car.
\nHave the trunk\/cargo area unlocked or have the ability to open\/unlock from the inside of your vehicle to limit interaction.
\nRemove any items not intended for disposal.<\/p>\n

For more information or to view additional event dates, visit\u00a0www.davie-fl.gov\/wasteandrecycling<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0waste@davie-fl.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Directions from I-595:<\/p>\n

Take I-595 West towards Exit 1 SW 136th Ave.
\nMerge onto FL-84 West
\nUse the left two lanes to turn left onto SW 136th Ave.
\nTurn right onto Shenandoah Parkway
\nTurn left into Shenandoah Park, 14452 Shenandoah Parkway, Davie, FL 33325<\/p>\n


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