State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. will be hosting his bi-annual Paper Shredding and Household Goods Donation event at the Forest Park bandshell parking lot on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Residents can securely dispose of personal documents through on-site shredding and donate select household items to the United War Veterans Council. The event will feature a drive-through set-up to help drop-offs move quickly. G-COP will be lending their support to ensure traffic flows smoothly.

Items that will be accepted during this event are paper (3 medium boxes maximum of personal files per person including non-commercial business or medical files), clothing and shoes, small working appliances and kitchenware, toys and bikes, jewelry, small furniture, American flags, and eyeglasses. 

Items that cannot be accepted are: batteries, electronics, cardboard, magazines, file folders, pre-shredded paper, bulk commercial business files, x-rays, air conditioners, paint, and tires.

“Spring cleaning with a purpose is a hallmark of this event,” Addabbo said. “The drive makes it easy for residents to protect their privacy by shredding sensitive documents while also supporting veterans through the donation program. It’s a community gathering that clears out the old and puts usable items into the hands of people who need them.”

For more information about this event, call Addabbo’s office at 718-738-1111.

Note: A separate collection event for e-waste and paint is scheduled in Forest Park on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.