Shredding Events This Week – Check Full List

Looking for a convenient and safe way to dispose of confidential documents? Free paper shredding events are taking place this week, offering a hassle-free solution for safeguarding your personal information. Community shredding events allow individuals and businesses to securely destroy old files, preventing identity theft and helping you declutter responsibly. Here’s everything you need to know about these valuable events near you!

List Of All Free Paper Shredding Events Going To Happen This Week

Here is the list of all the free paper shredding events that will be taking place in the United States this week. Check out the event list to find the best event accordingly. To get future details, do subscribe to our weekly newsletter:

4th Annual Paper Shred Event on November 12

• Day: Tuesday
• Date: November 12
• Time: 16:00 – 18:00
• Venue: 9626 North Kings Hwy
• Address: 9626 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
• Organizer: Perry Insurance Group
• Event Link: Check Event Here

Free Paper/Document Shredding! on November 12

• Day: Tuesday
• Date: November 12
• Time: 13:00 – 17:00
• Venue: 530 Grant St
• Address: 530 Grant St, Akron, OH 44311-1121, United States
• Organizer: Summit e-Waste Recycling Solutions
• Event Link: Check Event Here

Fort Worth Document Destruction on November 15

• Day: Friday
• Date: November 15
• Time: 9:00 – 12:00
• Venue: Fort Worth Central Library
• Address: 500 W 3rd St, Fort Worth, TX

Residents are invited to securely shred up to 6 boxes of sensitive documents. This service is free and open to all. Shredded materials will be processed for recycling.

Shred Day- Elkhart on November 15

• Day: Friday
• Date: November 15
• Time: 15:00 – 18:00
• Venue: 100 S Main St
• Address: 100 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516-3122, United States
• Organizer: Centier Bank
• Event Link: Check Event Here

Paper Shredding Event on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 15:00 – 19:00
• Venue: 5800 Magnolia Pkwy
• Address: 5800 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584-4158, United States
• Organizer: Keep Pearland Beautiful
• Event Link: Check Event Here

Shred-a-thon on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 18:00 –
• Venue: 12424 42nd Ave S
• Address: 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168-2526, United States
• Organizer: Tukwila Police Department
• Event Link: Check Event Here

Free Paper Shred Event on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 18:00 – 21:00
• Venue: 1300 NW 139th St
• Address: 1300 NW 139th St, Vancouver, WA, United States
• Organizer: Kristin Adams Schmitt
• Event Link: Check Event Here

SHRED Hunger on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 15:00 – 18:00
• Venue: 1550 Georgesville Rd
• Address: 1550 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228-3616, United States
• Organizer: Michael Stinziano
• Event Link: Check Event Here

Free Drive-Thru Paper Shredding & Tire Recycling on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 18:00 – 22:00
• Venue: 1607 S 341st Pl
• Address: 1607 S 341st Pl, Federal Way, WA 98003-6865, United States
• Organizer: Federal Way, WA
• Event Link: Check Event Here

Paper Shredding Day on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 15:00 – 18:00
• Venue: 1919 Eraste Landry Rd
• Address: 1919 Eraste Landry Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506-8600, United States
• Organizer: Lafayette Consolidated Government
• Event Link: Check Event Here

Paper Shredding Event on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 15:00 – 19:00
• Venue: 5800 Magnolia Pkwy
• Address: 5800 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584-4158, United States
• Organizer: Keep Pearland Beautiful
• Event Link: Check Event Here

Dallas Farmers Market Shred Day on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Dallas Farmers Market
• Address: 920 S Harwood Street Dallas TX 75201

Free shredding up to 4 boxes – paper only no electronic media – market open during event

Denver Botanic Gardens Document Day on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Denver Botanic Gardens
• Address: 1007 York St Denver CO 80206

Shred up to 4 boxes – Get a free seed packet with every box shredded

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Henry Doorly Zoo
• Address: 3701 S 10th St Omaha NE 68107

4 box maximum – Enter to win annual zoo membership

Columbus Zoo Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
• Address: 4850 W Powell Rd Powell OH 43065

4 box maximum – Animal ambassadors on site for education

Austin FC Q2 Stadium Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Q2 Stadium
• Address: 10414 McKalla Place Austin TX 78758

4 box maximum – Soccer skills workshop for kids during event

Camden Yards Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
• Address: 333 W Camden St Baltimore MD 21201

4 box maximum – Baseball skills clinic for kids aged 7-12

Walker Nature Center Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Walker Nature Center
• Address: 11450 Glade Dr Reston VA 20191

4 box maximum – Guided nature walk on the trails after event

Phoenix Zoo Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Phoenix Zoo
• Address: 455 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix AZ 85008

4 box maximum – Wildlife conservation presentation every hour

Dodger Stadium Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Dodger Stadium
• Address: 1000 Vin Scully Ave Los Angeles CA 90012

4 box maximum – Baseball memorabilia appraisal booth on site

Miami Seaquarium Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Miami Seaquarium
• Address: 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami FL 33149

4 box maximum – Marine life conservation workshop every hour

San Diego Zoo Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: San Diego Zoo
• Address: 2920 Zoo Dr San Diego CA 92101

4 box maximum – Behind-the-scenes animal encounter every hour

San Antonio Zoo Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: San Antonio Zoo
• Address: 3903 N St Mary’s St San Antonio TX 78212

4 box maximum – Behind-the-scenes animal feeding experience every hour

Zoo Atlanta Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Zoo Atlanta
• Address: 800 Cherokee Ave SE Atlanta GA 30315

4 box maximum – Giant panda keeper talk and viewing opportunity

Gatorland Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Gatorland
• Address: 14501 S Orange Blossom Trl Orlando FL 32837

4 box maximum – Alligator feeding experience with park rangers

Long Bridge Park Parking Lot Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Long Bridge Park
• Address: 475 Long Bridge Dr Arlington VA 22202

4 box maximum – Free fitness class in the park after shredding

Citizens Bank Park Shred-A-Thon on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 9:00 – 14:00
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park Parking Lot
• Address: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia

Free shredding for up to 5 boxes of documents per household

Ashburn Station Community Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Ashburn Station
• Address: 43805 Central Station Drive Ashburn VA 20147

Free shredding for up to 4 boxes of documents per household

Gateway Arch Shred-A-Thon on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Gateway Arch National Park
• Address: 11 N 4th Street St. Louis MO 63102

Free shredding up to 5 boxes – complimentary document storage guidelines handbook provided

St. James Meeting House Shred Day on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: St. James Meeting House Boardman Park
• Address: 7110 Lockwood Blvd Boardman OH 44512

Free shredding up to 3 boxes – historic site tours available during event

Prime Osborn Convention Center Shred on November 16

• Day: Saturday
• Date: November 16
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Venue: Prime Osborn Convention Center
• Address: 1000 Water Street Jacksonville FL 32204

Free shredding up to 6 boxes – commercial documents not accepted

Why Should You Participate in a Local Paper Shredding Event?

Paper shredding events offer numerous benefits, especially when they’re free! Here’s why you should consider joining:

• Protect Your Privacy: Shredding sensitive documents helps prevent identity theft.
• Environmentally Friendly: Shredded paper is usually recycled, supporting sustainable practices.
• Convenience: These events eliminate the hassle of shredding large amounts of paperwork on your own.

Which Documents Should You Bring to a Paper Shredding Event?

When sorting documents to shred, look for anything containing personal or sensitive information. Examples include:

• Old Bank Statements and Tax Records: Ideal for secure disposal after the recommended holding period.
• Medical Records: Ensure old medical paperwork doesn’t end up in the wrong hands.
• Utility and Credit Card Bills: Shredding these helps protect your financial privacy.

Be mindful to avoid bringing materials that might not be accepted, such as binders, plastics, or metals, unless otherwise specified.

Is Free Paper Shredding Safe and Secure?

Yes, free paper shredding events are designed to be safe and secure. Most events use certified shredding partners, who follow strict protocols to ensure document confidentiality. Additionally, many events feature onsite shredding trucks where you can watch your documents being destroyed for extra peace of mind.