Environmental Sustainability

Name: FREE Paper Shredding Event
Start: 2021-04-24
End: 2021-04-25
Location: Manhattan Beach Middle School Parking Lot

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Manhattan Beach’s Environmental Sustainability Division strives to create a healthy, sustainable, and resilient city while furthering the City’s long history of environmental leadership, policy, and stewardship, both as a community and as a city government.

Manhattan Beach has a history of sustainability and environmental stewardship

The City of Manhattan Beach has been a leader in environmental efforts throughout its history, but especially within the last two decades since the City created the first environmental staff position in 2008. The City has tackled numerous environmental issues that range from plastic pollution, to climate change, to urban sustainability. Many of the environmental laws the Manhattan Beach City Council passed have since been replicated by other cities, counties, and states.

Environmental sustainability is a part of Manhattan Beach’s core values, and the City will continue to strive for a safer, cleaner, and healthier environment, so that future generations can enjoy the same benefits and privileges as we do now.

12-Year Report of Environmental Accomplishments (2007-2018)

12-Year Report of Environmental Accomplishments

Released in September 2018, the City's Sustainability Task Force compiled a report highlighting environmental accomplishments Manhattan Beach has achieved over the past 12+ years. Manhattan Beach has tackled numerous environmental issues that range from plastic pollution, to climate change, to urban sustainability. As a coastal city, Manhattan Beach has a responsibility to keep our beaches clean, take climate action, and promote green living. The City is proud of all of these successes, and we look forward to the next decade and beyond of being a champion in environmental sustainability.

Please read The City of Manhattan Beach's 12-Year Report of Environmental Accomplishments (PDF).

Institute of Local Government Climate Leadership Award

Institute for Local Government Climate Leadership Award

In 2021, the City of Manhattan Beach was selected by the Institute for Local Government (ILG) for the 2021 Leadership in Climate Resilience and Adaptation award. The City was recognized for the implementation of cutting-edge climate vulnerability studies and plans, while additionally taking action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This was made possible through securing both policy and fiscal commitment from City Council, as well as State funding from the California Climate Investments fund. The City has been recognized because of the unique and meaningful approach to public engagement throughout Climate Ready MB initiatives and the commitment of staff and council. By proactively planning for climate change, Manhattan Beach has the ability to better protect the community and avoid millions of dollars in damages from future climate impacts.

Manhattan Beach Wins 2020 U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Award

Manhattan Beach is honored to receive a 2020 Climate Protection Award for small cities from the U.S. Conference of Mayors for our commitment to 100% renewable energy and our Climate Ready MB program. Cities across the United States were recognized on December 18, 2020 for their local climate efforts as part of the 14th Annual Climate Protection Awards, an initiative sponsored by The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Walmart. The United States Conference of Mayors is the official non-partisan organization of cities. Full descriptions of the 2020 Mayors' Climate Protection Award winning programs, including Climate Ready MB on page 20, can be found here.

Blue City Certification

In 2020, the City of Manhattan Beach was certified by the non-profit organization, Project O, as the first "Blue City." Data is collected and analyzed through the Blue City Network, and cities earning a certain number of points are recognized for their contribution to protecting our oceans. Categories for evaluation include waste minimization; climate protection and community resilience; water quality and efficiency; and healthy ecosystems. Manhattan Beach earned a total of 435 out of 500 points, placing the City in the "Ocean Hero Tier."

SolSmart Special Recognition

The City of Manhattan Beach received SolSmart Special Recognition for Demonstrating Solar Excellence in March 2019. SolSmart is a national designation program, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office through the Solar Powering America by Recognizing Communities (SPARC) initiative, designed to recognize communities that have taken key steps to address local barriers to solar energy and foster the growth of mature local solar markets. A growing number of cities and counties nationwide have achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016.

In addition to achieving GOLD Designation, Manhattan Beach was presented with a Special Recognition Award in the Inspection category. The SolSmart Special Recognition Award celebrates and shines a light on communities that have gone above and beyond – earning at least 60% of the total points available in one or more of the eight SolSmart categories (Permitting; Planning, Zoning and Development; Inspection; Construction Codes; Solar Rights; Utility Engagement; Community Engagement; and Marketing, Development and Finance). As a SolSmart Special Recognition Award winner, Manhattan Beach joins an exclusive and diverse group of communities across the U.S. who have not only satisfied the minimum requirements, but exceeded the high standards established by the SolSmart Criteria Advisory Committee.

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Past Newsletters

Q1 2026 - Topics: Sustainable New Year's Resolutions and Spring Cleaning Tips, 2025 Achievements, Holiday Tree Recycling, Paper Shredding Events, Sustainable Landscaping Classes

Q4 2025 - Topics: Coastal Resilience Workshop, Lawn and Garden Equipment Exchange, Rebates, Sustainable Holiday Season Tips

Q3 2025 - Topics: Resilience Center Survey, Solar Rebates, Energy Efficiency Programs and Resources, Learn to Compost Workshop, Free Shredding Event

Q2 2025 - Earth Month Edition

Q1 2025 - Topics: Updates on the City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, Holiday Tree Recycling, City Recognized for Energy Efficiency Achievements, Clean Power Alliance Community Resources

Q4 2024 - Topics: Environmental Sustainability Staff Intro, Community Survey, Ocean Protection Program Updates

Events

FREE Paper Shredding Event

Manhattan Beach Residents & Businesses

Date: 04/24/202104/24/202104/25/2021 (all day)
Location: Manhattan Beach Middle School Parking Lot
1501 N. Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Introduction: Waste Management, in partnership with the City of Manhattan Beach, is hosting a paper shredding event! The event is open to City of Manhattan Beach residents and businesses only, and is first come, first served.

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Waste Management, in partnership with the City of Manhattan Beach, is hosting a drive-thru paper shredding event! The event is open to City of Manhattan Beach residents and businesses only and is first come, first served. Join us on Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Manhattan Beach Middle School Parking Lot at 1501 North Redondo Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Document Shredding Event Details:

Event dates: Saturday, April 24, 2021 and Sunday, April 25, 2021
Event hours: 9:00 AM - 12noon
Event location: Manhattan Beach Middle School Parking Lot (1501 North Redondo Avenue)
Each household and business may shred a maximum of three (3) boxes (10x12x15) of documents on a first come, first served basis.
This is a drive-thru only event; no walk-ups.
Please wear a mask or face covering when interacting with any event staff.
Shredding services are provided on a first come, first served basis and all documents collected will be confidentially shredded and recycled.
Once the shredding trucks are full, they will leave the event and the event will be concluded for the day. Neither shredding company staff nor Waste Management staff can transport materials in the cabs of their vehicles. If the truck(s) are full and departing the event location, event staff cannot take any additional boxes/documents and place them in the cab of their trucks.
All community members participating in the event should carefully check any boxes of documents prior to event participation to ensure they are free of any non-paper items including medicine, pens, pencils, binder clips, paper clips, or other non-paper materials. Only paper documents will be accepted at this event.

We thank you in advance for your kindness and patience with event staff!

To learn more about all the disposal resources available to Manhattan Beach residents and businesses, visit the Refuse Services section on the City website or call Waste Management at (310) 830-7100.

FAQ's

Is this the only paper shredding event for 2021?

No, this is not the only paper shredding event for 2021. There will be additional weekend paper shredding events in 2021. Click here to make sure you are signed up for e-news (Recycling category) and City calendar updates (Environmental Events) and be the first to know about future event dates.

I have more than three boxes of paper documents that need to be shredded. Are there other resources available to me?

Yes! The City's Document Destruction page highlights a couple options available for paper shredding.

Can my household or business participate on both Saturday and Sunday?

Yes, a household or business may participate on both days. However, the (3) three banker box per day limit will still be in place; no exceptions. Event staff will not accept more than (3) three banker boxes per household or business.

I've noticed that a couple of other cities in Southern California have already had paper shredding events this spring. Why is Manhattan Beach only having theirs now?

When closures first began last year related to COVID-19 safety, Waste Management committed to the City that it would make up the events missed during the pandemic. They are holding to this commitment. Manhattan Beach has chosen a more conservative approach with regards to any public event. We understand that this decision may not be sufficient for everyone, but the health and wellness of the community is our priority.

Are you accepting any other materials for recycling at this event?

No. Only paper for shredding will be accepted at this event. For resources on other disposal needs from bulky items to hazardous waste, please visit the City's Refuse Services page or contact Waste Management directly at (310) 830-7100.

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