4,740 Pounds of Paper Shredded in Queens Drive-Thru Event

Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. hosted a paper shredding event at the Forest Park Bandshell on October 18, 2026. The bi-annual drive-through operation allowed residents to securely dispose of sensitive documents while contributing household items to the United War Veterans Council. The event ran for four hours in the bandshell parking lot, where attendees dropped off boxes of unwanted paper and fabric.

Organizers processed approximately 4,740 pounds of paper during the session. This volume of material was shredded using a truck equipped with a viewing window that allowed residents to watch their documents being destroyed. The shredding component served as the primary method for protecting personal identity data from potential exposure.

Alongside the paper processing, the United War Veterans Council received 1,246 pounds of fabric and 1,162 pounds of miscellaneous items. These donations were collected to support veterans in need. Addabbo stated that the initiative allows residents to give new purpose to gently used items while ensuring sensitive records are securely disposed of.

The event relied on a volunteer team from G-COP/104COP to manage traffic flow within the parking lot. Cars traveled through the designated lanes to deposit their materials. Addabbo noted that protecting identity should not come at the expense of the planet or neighbors, citing the dual benefit of recycling paper and aiding the veteran community. The operation concluded after the four-hour window, with all collected items sorted for processing or donation.