Lately I’ve been getting calls asking about free shredding events so it’s time to update the information.
I’m pleased to announce a new round of free or low-cost shredding events from September through December in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey (Phillipsburg area) and Delaware.
But, no worries if you’re not nearby. To find events in any area, search online for your local shredding company(ies), go to their Web site and find the link for community shredding events.
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Here’s the list—
September
Friday, September 5, 3:00-5:30
West Chester Wiggins Auto Tags
http://www.wigginsshredding.com/residential/tear-fests.php
2 paper grocery bags are $10.00
Saturday, September 6, 8:00-2:00
Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Lantana Square Shopping Center, Rt. 7 and Valley Rd. Hockessin, DE 19707 (Residents Only)
http://www.shredone.com/shredding-services/community-shredding-events
Saturday, September 13, 9:00–11:00
Quaint Oak Bank, 501 Knowles Ave., Southampton, PA 18966
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
Saturday September 13, 9:00-12:00
Lopatcong Township, Lopatcong Park, Wildew Avenue, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
Saturday, September 13, 9:00–12:00
DEXSTA, 110 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE 19709
http://www.proshred.com/philadelphia/events
Saturday, September 20, 9:00–12:00
Inspire Federal Credit Union, Maple Point Middle School, 2250 Langhorne-Yardley Road, Langhorne, PA 19047
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
Saturday, September 20, 10:00-12:00
West Chester Wiggins Auto Tags
http://www.wigginsshredding.com/residential/tear-fests.php
2 paper grocery bags are $10.00
Saturday, September 20, 11:00-1:00
Representative Tim Briggs, 554 Shoemaker Road, King of Prussia, PA
http://www.proshred.com/philadelphia/events
Saturday, September 27, 8:00-2:00
Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Rehoboth Beach Convention Ctr. Parking Lot, 229 Rehoboth Ave. Rehoboth, DE 19971 (Residents Only)
http://www.shredone.com/shredding-services/community-shredding-events
Saturday, September 27, 9:00–11:00
First National Bank & Trust of Newtown, Bucks County Community College, 272 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
Saturday, September 27, 9:00-12:00
Lehigh Valley Educators Credit Union, 3720 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103
http://www.proshred.com/philadelphia/events
Saturday, September 27, 10:00-12:00
Wolner Insurance Management, 1717 Swede Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422
http://www.proshred.com/philadelphia/events
Sunday, September 28, 9:00-1:00
Congregation Beth Or, 293 Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA 19002
$10 per box
http://www.shredone.com/shredding-services/community-shredding-events
October
Saturday, October 4, 8:00-12:00
Luther Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation, 313 W. County Line Road, Hatboro, PA 19040
http://www.shredone.com/shredding-services/community-shredding-events
Saturday, October 4, 9:00-12:00
American Heritage FCU Main Office, 2060 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
Saturday, October 4, 9:00-12:00
Friends of Easttown Pubilc Library, 720 First Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312
http://www.proshred.com/philadelphia/events
Saturday, October 4, 11:00-1:00
PFCU, 5000 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
https://www.pfcu.com/moneyline/january14/page13.html
Saturday, October 11, 9:00–12:00
State Senator Mike Stack, Parkwood Shopping Center, 12361 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
Saturday, October 11, 8:00-12:00
Schuylkill Township, CAT Pickering Campus, 1580 Charlestown Pike, Phoenixville PA 19460
http://www.proshred.com/philadelphia/events
Saturday, October 18, 9:00–11:00
Middletown Township (Residents only), 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA 19047
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
Saturday, October 18, 9:00–11:30
Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union, Harleysville Branch, 665 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
Saturday, October 18, 9:00-12:00
Abington Township, Public Works, 2201 Florey Lane, Abington, PA 19001 (Residents Only)
http://www.shredone.com/shredding-services/community-shredding-events
Saturday, October 18, 9:00-12:00
Montgomery Cty Comm, Lower Merion High, 315 E. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003 (Residents Only)
http://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/6715
http://www.shredone.com/shredding-services/community-shredding-events
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 8:00-12:00
White Marsh Township, 4021 Joshua Rd, Miles Park – Lower Parking Lot, Lafayette Hill, PA
http://www.proshred.com/philadelphia/events
November
Saturday, November 1, 8:00-2:00
Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Mount Pleasant Elem. School, 500 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE 19809 (Residents Only)
http://www.shredone.com/shredding-services/community-shredding-events
December
Saturday, December 6, 8:00-4:00
Delaware Solid Waste Authority, University of Delaware Campus Guard Building, 550 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19713 (residents only)
http://www.shredone.com/shredding-services/community-shredding-events
I recommend calling or visiting the Web site to be sure the event is still scheduled as planned. Be sure to check any limitations such as quantity or residency requirements. Note in your calendar the event you plan to attend and include a backup in case you miss the first one.
Sometimes you can bring hard drives, flash drives and disks for destruction.
If you can’t make any of the events, see if your local politicians offer them. Also, Staples and Office Max shred documents and guarantee confidentiality; Staples charges $.79/pound and Office Max charges $.99/pound. For a fee, you can bring papers to the shredding company’s location or have them come to your location.
Sort through your papers in files, piles, drawers and desk. Put all documents you no longer want in a box — no need to remove paper clips, staples or hanging file folders. When the day of the event arrives, you’ll be ready — just grab your box and go!