City of LaGrange to Provide Free Shredding Services and Trash Bin to the Community at September 6th Litter Cleanup

JSL members and middle school educators from left to right: Dr. Traviera Sewell, Katie Newman, Brooke Murdock, and Frances Wood

The City of LaGrange will provide free shredding services to the community at the first litter cleanup event of the 2025-2026 schedule on Saturday, September 6^th from 8:00 a.m. to NOON. The City will provide free paper shredding services in the parking lot of the Health Department, 900 Dallis Street. A trash bin will be available to the community for the weekend.

The Junior Service League of LaGrange will be participating in the litter cleanup and also collecting school supplies from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to be donated to local middle schools. Several JSL members are middle school teachers and are excited to provide these much-needed supplies to their students. “Many families face the challenge of back-to-school expenses, and by coming together, we can help ease that burden,” said JSL Service Chairperson and Middle School Teacher Dr. Traviera Sewell. “Every notebook, pencil, and backpack collected makes a difference, ensuring our kids start the year confident, prepared, and ready to learn. We hope the community will support our students and help us in building a stronger community.” 

Other community partners include DASH, which will be providing free coffee and donuts, and LaGrange College fraternity Delta Tau Delta.

The City of LaGrange will be hosting the following litter cleanups in 2025-2026:

• Saturday, September 6th, 8:00 a.m.–NOON. Health Department parking lot, 900 Dallis Street. (Community Partners are JSL of LaGrange, DASH, & Delta Tau Delta Fraternity) 
• Saturday, November 1^st, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Corner of Addie Street and East Depot Street. (Community Partner is Community Outreach)
• Saturday, March 7^th, 8:00-NOON. Jones Street Park, 131 Jones Street. (Community Partner is Bell Line Community)
• Friday, April 24^th, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. City employees will pick up litter throughout the community.

To participate in these events, simply show up. All supplies will be provided. All events are free and open to the public.