Area hosts a number of recycling events

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Saturday, locals will be able to dispose of unwanted prescription medications, shred confidential documents, and drop off unwanted electronic devices at free recycling events across the state.

In Brownsburg, the event will take place at 1500 E. Main Street, at the former Carson Ford Dealership. The event goes from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

You can drop off cell phones, computers, printers, copiers, microwave ovens, etc. For shredding, there is a limit of ten boxes per vehicle. If you plan on bringing documents to shred, you do not need to remove staples, paper clips, or rubber bands.

And in Indianapolis, the City is hosting a post-holiday recycling event from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at four drop off locations. Locals can recycle unwanted electronics and holiday waste such as real Christmas trees, gift boxes, magazines, and other items.

Drop off your unwanted items at these four Indianapolis locations:

Broad Ripple Park

Ellenberger Park

Garfield Park

Krannert Park