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SUMMARY:Solid Waste Services 2026 Shred + Dead Event
DESCRIPTION:Unload your dearly departed electronic waste and let your old confidential documents shred in peace this spooky season!\n  \n\n\n \n\n\nJoin Solid Waste Services for the City of Raleigh’s 2026 Shred + Dead event! From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday\, October 24 at the Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility\, staff will be on hand to help residents dispose of specialty waste items. \n\n\nPlease use the main entrance for visitors and employees by turning right at the intersection of Corporation Parkway and Commerce Park Drive and follow the signage. A drive-thru system will be implemented to help ensure a smooth drop-off experience for residents. Participants are urged to drive slowly through the stations as there will be foot traffic and staff directing attendees.\n \n\n\nPlease note the following items will NOT be accepted: \n\n\n\nWashers\n\n\n\n\nDryers\n\n\n\n\nOvens\n\n\n\n\nRefrigerators\n\n\n\n\nPianos\n\n\n\n\n\n\nE-Waste disposal\n\n\nKeep your dead and unused small household appliances out of the landfill by dropping them off.\n\n\nExamples include air fryers\, hair dryers\, lamps\, TVs\, vacuums\, DVD players\, radios\, toasters\, and blenders. Think anything with a cord!\n \n\n\nPaper shredding\n\n\nA limit of four banker box-sized boxes or four large bags (13-gallon) of paper per household or business is in effect. Only one visit to the event per household please. Staples\, paper clips\, folders\, bound documents\, and envelopes are all safe for the shredding machines.\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Only sensitive documents should be brought for shredding. Other paper items such as mail\, newspapers\, printer paper\, and etc. should go in your regular curbside recycle bin.\n\n\n\nBattery disposal – Skip the bin\, turn your batteries in!\n\n\nWe will be accepting all household batteries\, both alkaline and lithium-ion (rechargeable). No large car\, boat\, or other vehicle batteries will be accepted\, and no damaged or leaking batteries will be accepted. \n \n\n\nLithium-ion batteries are commonly found in electric toothbrushes\, toys\, cordless vacuums\, power tools\, smart watches\, vapes\, and many more household items.\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Effective December 1\, 2026\, lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries are banned from North Carolina landfills. This means they can no longer be placed in your garbage bin for curbside collection. \n\n\n\nYard waste bag giveaway\n\n\nIn support of our new enhanced weekly yard waste service\, we will be handing out bundles of yard waste bags to residents. Staff will also be available to answer all your weekly yard waste questions! \n\n\n\n\n\nSay hello to some City of Raleigh Firefighters!\n\n\nOctober is Fire Prevention Month\, and we will have representatives from the City of Raleigh’s Fire Department on-site to discuss the importance of safe electronics charging.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/solid-waste-services-2026-shred-dead-event/
LOCATION:Wilder’s Grove Solid Waste Services\, 630 Beacon Lake Dr\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27610
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Environment & Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Chocolates and Trains
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 24\n9:30 – 11:30 a.m.\nRaleigh Union Station \nCommute Smart Raleigh’s favorite fall event is back! \nJoin us for the 5th annual Chocolates and Trains for a behind-the-scenes tour of Raleigh Union Station\, complete with complimentary coffee or hot chocolate. \nLearn about the history of Raleigh’s Warehouse District and the impact Raleigh Union Station has had on the community. \nRegistration is required\, and space is limited\, so sign up soon! \nSign Up
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/chocolates-and-trains/
LOCATION:Raleigh Union Station\, 510 West Martin Street\, Suite 200\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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SUMMARY:Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
DESCRIPTION:The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals\, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more. \nDrop-in hours will be held October – December at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. \n\nSaturday\, Oct. 24\n1 p.m. – 3 p.m.\nGreen Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd.\n\nLearn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/advice-about-your-device-drop-in-hours-52/
LOCATION:Green Rd Community Center\, 4201 Green Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops,Community Engagement
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