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Fairview committee reports lighter turnout at October shred event; suggests changes and notes Metro sharps container
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Summary
Members said the October 11 shred event drew fewer materials and participants than in previous years and may have been affected by overlapping events in neighboring jurisdictions.
Members of Fairview’s Public Safety Advisory Committee reviewed the October 11 shred event and identified lower-than-expected turnout and a likely scheduling conflict with a Gresham event the prior week.
Committee members reported the shred portion handled fewer items than in previous years, though individual attendees sometimes carried many smaller items. The group said traffic control and lane configuration were lighter than prior years (the committee usually staffed two lanes and this year saw only one). Some members said the city’s shift to a quarterly newsletter and coincident events in nearby jurisdictions may have reduced awareness.
Operational suggestions included switching from three banker boxes to four standard file boxes for participant convenience and lifting ease, and confirming May as a possible month for a future event to avoid competing schedules. Members also suggested exploring timing (post‑tax season in May) to capture higher demand for shredding.
The committee discussed recycling and other resources: members noted Gresham’s event included CFL bulb recycling and that Free Geek operated electronics drop‑off at the same location in past years. Members reported Metro will install and service a sharps container at the island near the flag-drop area; the container will be maintained by Metro, not city staff.
Committee members agreed to carry forward the suggestions when they schedule the next shred event and to coordinate advertising timing with neighboring jurisdictions to avoid conflicts. No formal motions were recorded on this agenda item.
