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Oakland County Document Shredding Events 2022
Experts always say it’s best to have sensitive documents shredded to protect against theft. County residents can have the confidential and personal documents shredded on site by Rapid Shred’s state-of-the-art high volume shredding trucks.
The trucks will be in the parking lot. There is no need for residents to leave their cars. Arrive early as there is typically a line of cars, although the line moves quickly.
Residents are reminded to limit documents to three or four boxes of paper only. This service is available to Oakland County residents only. No commercial or business use.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 5 pm to 7 pm
at Oakland County Farmers Market,
2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford (map)Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, from 9 am to 11 am
at Catalpa Oaks County Park,
27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield (map)- Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, 3 pm to 5 pm
at Red Oaks Waterpark,
1455 E. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights (map)
These events are sponsored by Vibe Credit Union, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, and Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
Also note that these are combined Document Shredding and Electronics Recycling Events – held on the same dates, at the same times, and in the same locations.
Oakland County Electronic Recycling Events 2022
- Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 5 pm to 7 pm
at Oakland County Farmers Market,
2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford (map) - Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, from 9 am to 11 am
at Catalpa Oaks County Park,
27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield (map) - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, 3 pm to 5 pm
at Red Oaks Waterpark,
1455 E. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights (map)
Accepted items –
- Computers and servers
- Laptops and tablets
- Computer monitors (LCD Only)
- Printers and fax machines
- Toner cartridges
- Switches and routers
- Computer cords and cables
- Docking stations
- Keyboards and mice
- Electronic toys/electric cables/Christmas lights
- Battery back ups
- Computer parts
- Phones and phone systems
- Cellular phones & accessories
- Digital cameras
- Cable/Sat boxes, modems
- DVD & VCR players
- Household appliances
- Game consoles
- LCD, LED, & Plasma TV’s
- Rechargeable batteries
- Portable MP3 players
NOT accepted at this event…
- No tube televisions or monitors
- No wood cabinet rear projection TV
- No light bulbs
- No wood cabinet speakers
- No alkaline or nicad batteries
Do you have something else that plugs in, but don’t see it listed here?
Call High Tech Recycling at 248-975-7206
https://www.hightechrecyclingmi.com/
Also note that a DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT will be held at the same dates, times, and locations.
HHW – SENIOR DROP-OFF:
Senior Citizens from all participating communities may drop off both residential hazardous waste and e-waste. No appointments:
- 2022 Spring Senior Drop-Off:
Friday, April 8, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm - 2022 Fall Senior Drop-Off:
Friday, October 21, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm
See: 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off for more details on this and similar events
In addition to changing your clocks, we remind you to use these dates to check your smoke detector batteries also. Although many modern detectors have 10-year batteries, it’s a good practice to check them anyhow. After all, smoke detectors can fail for other reasons.
Daylight Saving Time 2020
- Spring Forward: Sunday, March 08, 2020
- Fall Back: Sunday, November 01, 2020
Daylight Saving Time 2021
- Spring Forward: Sunday, March 14, 2021
- Fall Back: Sunday, November 07, 2021
Daylight Saving Time 2022
- Spring Forward: Sunday, March 13, 2022
- Fall Back: Sunday, November 06, 2022
Daylight Saving Time 2023
- Spring Forward: Sunday, March 12, 2023
- Fall Back: Sunday, November 05, 2023
Daylight Saving Time 2024
- Spring Forward: Sunday, March 10, 2024
- Fall Back: Sunday, November 03, 2024
Oakland County Encourages Home Radon Testing During National Radon Action Month
- Radon test kits are half-price at Health Division offices during January.
- Environmental Health Service hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Pontiac, Michigan – Radon testing kits are half-off at Oakland County Health Division offices during the month of January to mark National Radon Action Month. For only $5, residents can test their homes for the colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas which is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
“Testing your home is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk of radon exposure, since you cannot see, smell, or taste radon,” said Calandra Green, health officer for Oakland County Health Division.
The Health Division recommends testing homes for radon gas during the winter months since windows and doors typically remain closed, allowing radon gas to collect inside and be more easily detected. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) encourages radon testing every two years as homes settle and new cracks form in the foundation that may cause radon levels to change.
Radon test kits for homes are available for purchase at Health Division offices in Pontiac and Southfield:
- North Oakland Health Center, 1200 Telegraph, Building 34E, Pontiac
- South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield
Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
After January, the cost of a radon test kit will return to $10.
Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas. The gas can sometimes get into homes through cracks in floors or walls and can accumulate, becoming a health hazard. According to EGLE, approximately 30 percent of homes tested in Oakland County have had elevated levels of radon. The only way to know if your home has high radon levels is to test. If high levels of radon are found, contact the Health Division’s Environmental Health Services at 248-858-1312 in Pontiac or 248-424-7191 in Southfield for more information about radon mitigation and service providers.
Visit www.epa.gov/radon or www.oakgov.com/health for more information, or contact Nurse on Call, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 800-848-5533 or noc@oakgov.com. For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook and Twitter.