Kane County Reporter

State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) and State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) will host a free document shredding event and food drive at the Elburn Town & Country Public Library on October 4 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The event aims to help residents safely dispose of documents such as old bank records and receipts, while also collecting non-perishable food items for the Elburn Countryside Food Pantry. The shred truck will remain on-site until 11:00 AM or until it is full.

Participants are instructed to follow posted traffic signs and stay in their vehicles as staff unloads documents for shredding. Those who wish to observe their documents being shredded may park in designated areas. Paper folders, staples, and paper clips can be processed by the shredder, but large binder clips, plastic file folders, and floppy disks are not accepted. Electronics will not be collected during this event.

"As people are gathering their sensitive documents for free, safe and secure destruction, I hope they will look through their kitchen pantry and grab a few nonperishable items to donate," said DeWitte. "It’s a pleasure to offer this free service for the shared constituencies we serve and to help replenish supplies at a local food pantry."

Senator DeWitte has represented Illinois’ 33rd Senate District since his election in 2018, succeeding Karen McConnaughay.

Residents seeking more information about the event can contact Senator DeWitte’s office by phone at (847) 214-8245 or email Abby at amccarthy@sgop.ilga.gov.