NC Shred Events
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Nash County
SPONSORED BY CIVIC AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS
Date: Friday, April, 12, 2024
Time: 9AM – 12 PM
Location: Nash Co. Administration
120 W. Washington St, Nashville, NC 27856
*LIMIT 3 DOCUMENT BOXES PER ATTENDEE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ANISON.KIRKLAND@NASHCOUNTYNC.GOV
Johnston County
SPONSORED BY CIVIC AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS AND THE JOHNSTON CO. REGISTER OF DEEDS
Date: Saturday, April, 13, 2024
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: Smithfield Selma Senior High School
700 M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway, Smithfield, NC 27577
*LIMIT 3 DOCUMENT BOXES PER ATTENDEE; OPEN TO RESIDENTS ONLY.
Craven County
SPONSORED BY CIVIC AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: Trent Woods Town Hall
898 Chelsea Road, Trent Woods, NC 28562
*NOTE: 3 DOCUMENT BOXES PER ATTENDEE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: TOWNCLERK@TRENTWOODSNC.ORG
Guilford County
SPONSORED BY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 8 AM – 11 AM
Location: Whole Foods Parking Lot, Friendly Center, Greensboro
3202 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408
*NOTE: LIMIT 5 TOTAL BAGS OR BOXES
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 336.852.3190
Wake County
SPONSORED BY CIVIC AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Location: Northern Wake Senior Center
235 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587
*NOTE: 3 DOCUMENT BOXES PER ATTENDEE; OPEN TO RESIDENTS ONLY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: TOWNCLERK@TRENTWOODSNC.ORG
Wake County
SPONSORED BY LIFETIME ASSEST & TAX MANAGEMENT
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: 801 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
*NOTE: 4 BOXES MAXIMUM FOR SHREDDING.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 919.845.5315
Why?
Help protect yourself from identity theft by shredding pre-approved credit card offers, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information.Shred-a-thons are a perfect way to destroy old tax records, checks, employment records, credit applications or other documents that contain confidential information.(You must remove papers from 3-ring binders but you do not need to remove staples or paper clips.)
When?
Although they can take place any time most shredding events occur in April, May, September and October, so those are the months you are most likely to find an event scheduled in your area. Very few shredding events take place during the winter months.
Who?
Most shredding events are sponsored by credit unions and municipalities (towns, cities and counties.) On this website the NC Department of Justice lists the shredding events that it is aware of, but the Department of Justice does not sponsor shredding events listed here.
What?
Unless otherwise noted by the sponsor on their website, shredding events are “personal documents only” – no business or commercial shredding. Businesses or individuals with large quantities of documents should contact a shredding company for assistance.Most shredding events are also “paper only”.
Batteries, electronics and other items that could damage a shred truck are prohibited.However, some shreds take place in conjunction with events where other materials are accepted for recycling, or with prescription drugs take-back events. See the particular event’s website for more information.
How much?
Sponsors of some shredding events place limits on the number of boxes or bags of documents you can bring for shredding. Check the website of the event to see if there are limits for that particular event. (Note: Some sponsors prohibit plastic bags. Again, check the event’s website)
Remember:
Always check with the local sponsors for details and event updates.
Shredding events may end early due to severe weather or if the shredding truck gets filled up.
If a document doesn’t contain personal/confidential information, don’t shred it – recycle it!
For Sponsors
If you are sponsoring a shred-a-thon and you would like to have it listed here, send an email to publicprotection@ncdoj.gov.
In the Subject Field of the email enter “Our Shredding Event” and in the body of the message list the date/time and physical address of your event.
In order for your event to be posted, you must also include a URL (web address) where people can go for details about your event, including any limits on the number of boxes of material, etc.This can be a web page, a flyer that is posted online, or even a Facebook posting as long as it includes everything people need to know before coming to your shredding event.