Spring is the season for fresh starts—and what better way to kick off the season than by clearing out clutter, protecting your identity, and giving back to the community?
Omega ECycles is excited to take part in this year’s AARP York Shredding & Electronics Recycling Event, presented in partnership with AARP York, the Fraud Watch Network™, and the York County Food Bank. Together, we’re bringing local residents a free, secure, and impactful way to safely dispose of sensitive documents and unwanted electronics.
📅 AARP York Shred & E-Cycling Event – May 17
We’re proud to join AARP and other local partners to support a day dedicated to fraud prevention, environmental stewardship, and community giving.
🗓️ Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕚 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Continental Paper Grading
3350 Concord Rd, York, PA 17402
This free, public event is all about strengthening our community—by safely disposing of sensitive documents, responsibly recycling old electronics, and supporting local families in need. While not required, preregistration is encouraged to help us plan accordingly.
You can sign up here: events.aarp.org/YorkPaShred2025 or call 1-877-926-8300.
✅ What You Can Bring
We’ll be set up to accept a wide range of materials—no shredding limit, and plenty of ways to make an impact:
- Electronic recyclables including laptops, cell phones, printers, cords, and more
➤ Check here for a complete list of accepted items - Documents for shredding (no limit—bring it all!)
- Non-perishable food items to support the York County Food Bank
Not sure whether your device qualifies? Reach out ahead of time—we’re happy to help.
🎁 Bonus: Free Gift for Early Birds
The first attendees who preregister will receive a free AARP-branded gift (while supplies last). Don’t wait—register early to grab yours.
🔒 Protect Your Privacy, the Right Way
Recycling electronics isn’t just about reducing waste—it’s about securing your personal information. At Omega ECycles, we understand that the devices you bring to us may still carry sensitive files, login credentials, or even photos and documents you thought were long deleted.
That’s why every item collected at the event will be processed following strict, industry-standard data destruction protocols. Our team ensures that hard drives, memory cards, and storage components are permanently and securely destroyed before recycling takes place.
We are committed to responsible handling—so you can recycle with confidence and peace of mind.
Businesses with larger quantities of devices or more advanced data security needs are welcome to contact us about on-site pickup and our commercial data destruction services.
♻️ Why Electronics Recycling Really Matters
Tossing electronics in the trash might seem convenient—but it comes at a high environmental cost. Electronic waste (or e-waste) is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, and when improperly discarded, it can leak toxic materials into our soil and water.
By choosing to recycle with Omega ECycles, you’re helping:
- Keep hazardous substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium out of landfills
- Conserve valuable resources by recovering metals, plastics, and rare earth elements
- Reduce the need for raw material mining, which often harms ecosystems
- Support a local, responsible recycling operation right here in Central Pennsylvania
At Omega ECycles, we don’t just recycle—we repurpose, reprocess, and rethink how waste can become a resource. Every item you drop off supports our mission to build a smarter, greener, more sustainable future.
🙌 This Event Is for You—and Your Neighbors
This isn’t just another drop-off event—it’s a chance to connect with your community, support local causes, and take meaningful action on sustainability. Whether you’re swinging by with a few old devices or helping a loved one clean out their home office, every little bit makes a difference.
Non-perishable food donations will also be collected on-site to benefit the York County Food Bank. When you bring food, you’re directly helping local families in need—and making an even bigger impact with your visit.
So bring your paper, your devices, and your pantry extras. Tell a neighbor. Invite a friend. And let’s make it a great day for York.
📣 Make a Clean Start This Spring
We believe that responsible recycling should be easy, accessible, and rewarding—and this event is all three. Join us May 17 for a day that’s good for your home, your community, and the planet.
Still have questions about what you can bring? Need help arranging a business pickup or bulk drop-off? Reach out to our team directly at [email protected] or schedule a pickup here.
We’ll see you there—and thanks for being part of the movement to reduce e-waste and protect what matters most.
