Community Shredding and Electronics Recycling Drive Runs Today
Festus, MO · August 15, 2026
Tailgates and back seats are loaded with old paperwork and outmoded gadgets this morning as the annual community cleanup drive kicks off on campus.
The Lead
Festus High School opens its parking lot today from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a community document destruction and household electronics recycling event, hosted in partnership with Jefferson County Solid Waste. Neighborhood residents can drop off confidential paperwork for secure on-site shredding, along with old computers, printers, small kitchen appliances, and battery-operated equipment. Local officials organized the single-day collection to offer households a safe way to dispose of sensitive paper and electronic waste ahead of the upcoming school year. Driving routes enter through the main campus entrance off Westwind Drive to keep neighborhood traffic moving smoothly. Standard paper shredding and most small electronics are completely free of charge, though minor recycling fees apply for televisions and Freon-containing cooling appliances. Volunteers recommend arriving early with loaded vehicles before gates close strictly at noon.
Local Pulse
County Schedules Open House for Sulphur Springs Jefferson County engineers set an August 18 public meeting to present Phase 2 road improvement plans.
Twin City Days Schedule Finalized for September Event organizers locked in vendor listings and community activities for the annual festival across Crites Park.
Today's Outlook
- High 102°F · Low 78°F — Overcast
- Keep water handy and plan outdoor activities early to handle today's oppressive heat.
What's On Around Town
O'Fallon: Cars and Coffee Meetup 13901 Manchester Rd, 8:00–11:00 AM Short drive to check out classic rides, custom builds, and coffee.
Document Destruction & Electronics Recycling Festus High School (501 Westwind Dr), 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Free paper shredding and electronics drop-off at the campus lot.
The Songs & Stories of Laurel Canyon Contrarian Concert Hall & Theater (125 E Main St), 7:00 PM Live musical production celebrating iconic 1960s folk and rock legends.
Spotlight & Story
- Joachim Creek
- French traders originally recorded the Osage word Swashin meaning pin oak—as "Joachim" on early 18th-century maps. Generations of local families still call the meandering waterway "the Swashin" as it winds along the western edge of town.
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