Community Events
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At Mirastar, we uphold the value of service and nurturing the volunteer spirit. Our team actively seeks our opportunities to make a positive, lasting impact on our communities. Volunteer activities range from donating blood to helping at animal shelters.
Join us for our Fall Shred Day
Join us at our Fall Shred Day to securely shred old documents, recycle unwanted electronics, and donate new warm socks and canned goods to help support our local community.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PT at 6915 Camino Arroyo, Suite 50, Gilroy, CA 95020.
Here’s how you can participate:
- Shred Safely: Protect your personal information by securely shredding up to 3 boxes of documents for free.
- Recycle Responsibly: Safely recycle electronic waste, including computer equipment, old mobile phones and televisions. Visit our website for the full list of accepted items.
- Give Generously: Donate new warm socks and canned goods to those in need. All donations will benefit local charities.
This community event is a great way to protect your personal information, reduce waste and give back to those in need, all in one stop.
Fall Shred Day
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT
Location: 6915 Camino Arroyo, Suite 50, Gilroy, CA 95020
Recyclable e-waste items:
- Most electronics operated by batteries or plug
- Desktop Computers
- Laptops
- LCD’s, LED’s, Monitors, Televisions
- Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines
- Networking Appliances and Servers
- CD Players, DVD Players, Blu-Ray Players
- External Storage Devices
- Mice, Monitors, Power Cords
- Telephones, Mobile Devices
What Can’t We Collect?
- No Hazardous waste such as batteries, or mercury containing devices.
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