Hesperia And Victorville To Host Free Cleanup, Shredding And Compost Events Aug. 1

HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Residents in Hesperia and Victorville will have opportunities to dispose of unwanted items, shred sensitive documents and pick up free compost during separate community events from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 1.

Hesperia’s Neighborhood Beautification Day, Tire Amnesty event and Compost Giveaway will take place at 17105 Mesa Street.

Hesperia residents can safely dispose of unwanted items, recycle up to nine passenger vehicle or light truck tires per household, and receive up to 60 gallons of free compost for home gardens and landscaping.

The compost giveaway is self-service, and participants should bring sturdy containers, gloves and a shovel. Collection bins and compost will be available while supplies last.

The City of Hesperia said Saturday’s Neighborhood Beautification Day, Tire Amnesty event and compost giveaway will move forward as planned despite a fire that temporarily closed the Advance Disposal facility earlier this week.

In an update posted Tuesday, the city said drop-off services at the facility remain unavailable until further notice, although office hours are expected to resume normal business hours.

Responding to questions from residents on social media, the city also confirmed it will accept up to nine passenger vehicle or light truck tires per household from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, or until collection bins are full, at 17105 Mesa Street, across from the Advance Disposal facility.

For a list of accepted items and additional event information, visit hesperiaca.gov.

Victorville Hosting Free Shred-Fest And Compost Giveaway

The City of Victorville’s Environmental Programs Division will host its free Shred-Fest from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility, 17000 Abbey Lane.

Held rain or shine, the free drive-through event is open to Victor Valley residents, who may bring up to four 20-pound bags or boxes of personal paper documents for secure on-site shredding. Participants are asked to place documents in their trunks for easier unloading and remove binders, large metal clips and non-paper items such as CDs and credit cards before arriving. Staples are accepted.

The event will also feature a free compost giveaway for Victor Valley residents. Participants must bring their own hard-sided containers and may receive up to 50 gallons of compost while supplies last. Businesses and commercial vehicles are not eligible.

Residents can also take advantage of the Materials Recovery Facility’s Recycle Alley Drop-Off Center to recycle eligible items during the event.

The city hosts Shred-Fest four times each year on the first Saturday in February, May, August and November. The next event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7.

For more information, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/Recycle or call the City of Victorville’s Environmental Programs Division at 760-955-8615.

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