Westminster, MD, Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 - The Carroll County Division of Aging & Disabilities is sponsoring shredding drive-thru events at the 5 Senior & Community Centers around the county. The events are free and open to older adults 60+ years of age and adults 18+ years of age with disabilities. No businesses, please.

The shredding services will be completed by The Shred Mill, a document destruction and recycling company based in Sykesville. The Shred Mill will take the following items on site: paper documents, bound books, spiral and plastic bindings, and CDs. X-rays will not be accepted.

In partnership with the Carroll County Health Department and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, medication disposal will also be available at each of the shredding events. Only oral medications will be collected. No liquids, sharps, or needles.

Events, Times, and Locations:

Mt Airy Senior & Community Center
703 Ridge Ave
Mt Airy, MD 21771
410-386-3960
Friday, May 1st -9 AM to 11 AM

North Carroll Senior & Community Center
2328 Hanover Pike
Hampstead, MD  21074
410-386-3900
Friday, May 8th-9 AM to 11 AM

South Carroll Senior & Community Center
5928 Mineral Hill Rd
Eldersburg, MD 21784
410-386-3700
Friday, May 15th-9 AM to 11 AM 

Taneytown Senior & Community Center
220 Roberts Mill Rd
Taneytown, MD 21787
410-386-2700
Friday, May 22nd, 9 AM to 11 AM 

Westminster Senior & Community Center
125 Stoner Ave
Westminster, MD 21157
410-386-3850
Friday, May 29th-9 AM to 11 AM

For more information, please contact Kristen Harvey, Program Coordinator SHIP/SMP at 410-386-3832 or by email at kharvey@carrollcountymd.gov.