West Chester, Pa (September 24, 2024) – To help safely and securely dispose of documents containing sensitive information, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is holding a free community shredding event at Valley Forge Middle School on Saturday October 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“If you are doing some fall cleaning around the house and come across sensitive documents that you no longer need, now’s the time to properly dispose of them,” Comitta said. “This is a great way to help prevent identity theft and fraud. I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and please arrive on time because we have limited capacity and our shredding events are often well attended.”
The event is free and open to the public. However, please note the following:
- This event is for individuals only, not businesses.
- It is first come, first served, and will end at 1 p.m. or until the trucks are full.
- There is a three (3) box limit per car for shredding.
- Only paper will be accepted for shredding. Please do not bring binders, binder clips, or books.
Some examples of unneeded documents that should be shredded include: credit card statements and applications, bank records, canceled checks, income tax forms, insurance records, medical and retirement or pension fund information, and any documents that contain personal information like Social Security, credit card, or bank account numbers.
Please note: electronic materials and e-waste will not be collected at this event.
In addition, at the event, participants are invited to bring donations of basic needs products such as menstrual hygiene products, toothbrushes and toothpaste, flushable wipes, and deodorant for the nonprofit organization Mitzvah Circle.
While donations are welcomed and encouraged, they are not required to access the free shredding services.
Valley Forge Middle School is located at 105 W. Walker Road in Wayne.
For more information contact Senator Comitta’s district office at (610) 692-2112.
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