Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take Back

 

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We’re sorry to share that this weekend’s Shred-A-Thon & Prescription Drug Take-Back event is CANCELED due to unforeseen issues. We know this is an important service for our community, and we are working to ensure we can bring it back next year.

In the meantime, check out these future shredding events:

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For safe disposal of unwanted prescription medications, you can:

Pick up a mail-back package at the Police Department (City Hall)
Order a mail-back package online through  Home - MED-Project

OR

Find a nearby take-back location at Dea.gov/takebackday

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

 

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Join the Renton Police Department to help prevent identity theft and prescription drug abuse. Bring your sensitive personal documents for secure shredding and safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.

The Shred-A-Thon is intended for community members' personal sensitive documents only (such as bank or medical papers). We're not able to take organizational or bulk records.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (*or until trucks are full)

Location: Renton Memorial Stadium, 405 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057

Please take a look at the event map. Enter the event at the traffic light at the intersection of Logan Ave N and N 3rd St. 

Important Reminders

  • Stay in Your Vehicle: This is a drive-through event. All participants must remain in their vehicles at all times.
  • Prepare Your Items: Before arriving, place all documents and prescription drugs in your trunk, hatchback, or truck bed.
  • Limit: Up to 5 file boxes or bags of paper per vehicle. No commercial or bulk business drop-offs allowed.

Shredding & Prescription Drug Take Back Guidelines

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Shredding Guidelines

  • Limit: Up to 5 bags/boxes of paper per vehicle (shredded on-site).
  • Remove Metal Items: Paper clips and other metal should be removed (staples are okay).
  • Not Accepted:
    • Plastic items such as bags, packing materials
    • Credit cards, notebooks, DVDs, X-rays
    • Previously shredded documents
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Prescription Drug Take Back Guidelines

Accepted Items:

  • Prescription and over-the-counter medications (pills or liquids).
  • Solid doses (capsules, tablets) can be left in the original container or placed in a separate bag.
  • If using the original container, remove or black out personal information on the label.  

Not Accepted:

  • Intravenous solutions, injectables, needles, inhalers, syringes
  • Chemotherapy medications
  • Vaping devices with non-removable batteries
  • Medical waste

Food Drive

We are accepting canned goods, dry goods, and monetary donations to support the Renton Salvation Army.

You can find more information on the event flyer(PDF, 426KB) .

Questions? Contact Stephanie Hynes at shynes@rentonwa.gov

 

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