Community Shred & More

Secure shredding, tech recycling, donation drop-off, and community giving all in one place.

Event Details

Start collecting those stacks of paper that need to be securely shredded and join us on June 6 for Loudoun Cares’ Community Shred & More event, proudly sponsored by Rover.

In addition to safe document shredding, the Inova Hospital Ladies Board will be accepting donations of clothing and household items, and Junk Runners will be onsite to help take unwanted items off your hands.

✨New this year: Rover will also be accepting technology donations.

See details below with specifics on what items can and cannot be accepted.

What can I bring?

We’ve partnered with three organizations to make it easy to responsibly donate, recycle, and dispose of items—all in one stop.

Shredding & Tech Recycling — Rover Records Management

Accepted items:

  • Paper records for secure shredding
  • Hard drives
  • Laptops
  • CPUs
  • Thumb drives and USB devices
  • CDs and DVDs

Accepted items:

  • Clean, gently used clothing (all ages)
  • Shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry
  • Kitchenware and small household items
  • Decorative items and home décor
  • Linens, bedding, towels
  • Books, CDs, DVDs
  • Toys and games in good condition
  • Lamps and small furniture
  • Sporting goods
  • Seasonal décor (acceptance may vary)


Typically not accepted:

  • Mattresses or box springs
  • Large appliances
  • Broken or obsolete electronics
  • Cribs, car seats, or recalled items
  • Broken, stained, or heavily worn items
  • Opened cosmetics or toiletries
  • Large office furniture


Items not accepted by the Ladies Board will be accepted by Junk Runners.

Accepted items include:

  • Furniture: sofas, chairs, tables, beds, dressers, shelving
  • Appliances: refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves
  • Electronics: TVs, computers, monitors, printers, gaming systems
  • Household goods: kitchenware, tools, storage items, décor
  • Clothing and accessories (any condition)
  • Books and media: books, CDs, DVDs, VHS


Not accepted:

  • Chemicals/paints
  • Tires
  • Gray-tipped long lightbulbs
  • Bricks/cinderblocks
  • Hazardous materials
  • Gasolines/oils/fuel/ cleaners

Support Loudoun Cares

In addition to item donations, we welcome optional monetary contributions that help fund programs, outreach, and direct support for individuals and families in our community.

Suggested Giving Levels:

  • $10 — Helps cover basic outreach supplies
  • $25 — Supports one local service initiative
  • $50 — Helps fund expanded community assistance
  • $100+ — Supports ongoing programs and impact

FAQs

Do I need to register?

No registration is required. Simply arrive during event hours.

No. Donations are optional but greatly appreciated.

Items are securely shredded, responsibly recycled, or donated to support community programs.

Yes—Junk Runners will accept most large household items.

Yes. Rover Records Management accepts a wide range of electronics for secure recycling.

Bring it—we’ll help direct it to the appropriate partner if it’s accepted.

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