Electronic Waste and Paper Shredding

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The City hosts free Electronic Waste and Paper Shredding events each year for Moorpark residents on 3rd Saturdays in January, May, and September.  The events take place at the Moorpark Public Services Facility (627 Fitch Avenue, map) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  

2024 Event Dates

  • Saturday, January 20: Appointments will be open on December 22, 2023
  • Saturday, May 18: Appointments will be open on April 19, 2024
  • Saturday, September 21: Appointments will be open on August 23, 2024

E-Waste and Paper Shredding events are available by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Electronic Waste Collection

Moorpark residents have many free options to properly dispose of electronic waste.  Please visit our How Do I Dispose of... Guide for lists of locations that accept various types of electronic waste year-round.  You may also take electronic waste to the City’s Electronic Waste and Paper Shredding events.

Additionally, you may dispose of electronic items by taking them to your waste hauler.

Contact Waste Management at (805) 522-9400 for hours and drop-off location information

The following types of E-Waste are accepted at City events:Ewaste Webpage Graphic 1

  • Televisions (all types of screens)
  • Computers
  • Monitors
  • Cell Phones (including accessories)
  • Printers
  • Radios
  • VCRs and DVD Players
  • Tablets
  • Fax Machines
  • Video Game Consoles and Controllers
Additionally, the City will accept certain types of universal waste for free, including:

  • Fluorescent Light Tubes
  • Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)
  • Household Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V)

The following items are not accepted at the City’s E-Waste events:

  • No Household Hazardous Waste (disposal options)
  • No Items with Refrigerants (Refrigerators, Wine Fridges, etc.)
  • No Car Batteries
  • No Lamp Ballasts
  • No Smoke Alarms or Carbon Monoxide Detectors
If you need to dispose of other types of waste, please visit our How Do I Dispose of... Guide.

Paper Shredding

Moorpark residents may bring boxes or bags of paper documents for shredding, and we will shred everything on trucks immediately, on-site, usually at no cost!
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  • File Boxes: First 6 boxes are free
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  • Grocery Bags: First 12 grocery bags are free
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Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the City’s Electronic Waste and Paper Shredding events, please E-mail or call (805) 517-6294.