Smith-Wade-El to hold shred/e-cycle/child car seat safety event May 9

Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El May 6, 2026 | 3:51 PM

LANCASTER, May 6 – State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El will host a free community shred/e-cycle event/child car seat safety event from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 9 at Lancaster Township Fire Department, 275 Millersville Pike, Lancaster.

“This Saturday’s community event is a great one-stop shop where you can ensure your private documents are shredded in an environmentally safe way that also protects you from identity theft and gives you peace of mind knowing your child’s car seat is correctly installed,” Smith-Wade-El said. “And it’s a great place to get rid of unwanted household items that are no longer of use to you, but could greatly benefit someone else, like new and gently used stuffed animals which will be shared with hospitalized kids in need of comfort.

District residents are invited to bring up to three bankers boxes of papers for free shredding. Staples and paperclips do not need to be removed.

Electronics, small appliances, and gently used clothing, housewares, and stuffed animals can also be dropped off with event partners. The organizers cannot accept large appliances, hazardous household waste, or devices containing mercury or freon.

“As nearly half of child car seats are incorrectly installed, I am excited to offer free, expert-led safety reviews to ensure residents’ child car seats are correctly positioned and secured to protect their children in case of an accident,” Smith-Wade-El said.

Residents having their child car seats checked should bring manuals for their car seats and/or their vehicles.

Attendees are asked to register beforehand by emailing RepIzzy@pahouse.net or calling the district office at 717-283-4218.

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