Household document shredding event

The Northampton County Department of Public Works will hold a household document shredding event for Northampton County residents only 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 8 at the Department of Human Services building, 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem Township

Participants are requested not to arrive before the 10 a.m. starting time to avoid causing traffic problems.

Document shredding will be first come, first served. Residents are limited to three boxes or bags per vehicle with a 25 pound weight limit per box or bag. Accepted items include accounting records, cancelled checks, pay stubs, financial statements, investment transactions, legal documents, medical records, tax forms, etc.

Unacceptable materials include junk mail, magazines, catalogs, photographs, negatives and X-rays. Staples, paper clips, rubber bands and folders are okay. Ring binders, metal strips, and plastic sheet protectors or coverings will be refused.