Find Shred Events Near You
Find Shred Events Near You
A shredding event allows community members to safely dispose of their personal files in a safe and convenient way. With shred events, a mobile shred truck is stationed at a central location for community members to access for a small fee, a donation, or for free.
Who hosts a shredding event depends on your location. In many counties or cities, local governments organize shred events. These typically are annual, which, depending on your needs, may not be convenient for you. For example, Jefferson County, where Shred Nations is headquartered, is hosting their annual shred-a-thon on Saturday, May 20th, 2023.
However, if your city or county doesn’t host a shredding event, or if the date doesn’t work for you, there are still other options. AARP often conducts shred events around the country, and one of those might work. Alternatively, you can be the shredding hero for your local community, and organize your own community shred event.
How to Host a Shred Event
Choose a Location:
Choose a central location that’s easy for everyone in your community to get to, including the elderly and those with mobility challenges. A school, church, or even a local park all serve as great places.
Coordinate with a Shredder:
Unless you happen to have an extra shred truck parked in your backyard, you’ll need to coordinate with a shredder. ShredNations partners with a network of providers across the country, and we can connect you to one that fits your needs.
Recruit Volunteers:
You’ll need greeters, promoters, and coordinators, so be sure to ask friends, family, employees, and other community members.
Promote Your Event:
Once you finish all that preparation, you need to get the word out. Word of mouth and social media are a great starting point. You can also reach out to local news organizations or community organizations and ask them to promote it as well.
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Shred Event FAQs
How can I host a shred event?
1. Choose a central location that’s easy for everyone in your community to get to, including the elderly and those with mobility challenges. A school, church, or even a local park all serve as great places.
2. Unless you happen to have an extra shred truck parked in your backyard, you’ll need to coordinate with a shredder. ShredNations partners with a network of providers across the country, and we can connect you to one that fits your needs.
3. You’ll need greeters, promoters, and coordinators, so be sure to ask friends, family, employees, and other community members.
4. Once you finish all that preparation, you need to get the word out. Word of mouth and social media are a great starting point. You can also reach out to local news organizations or community organizations and ask them to promote it as well.
Are shred events free?
The host of a shred event chooses the price of the shred event. They can choose to charge a small fee or ask for donations, but others may host their shred event for free
Are shred events safe?
Yes, all of our service providers comply with all state and federal regulations, including HIPAA and FACTA. In addition, you may get to watch your documents being shredded, depending on what the host chooses.
Will I receive a certificate of destruction at a shred event?
You will not receive a certificate of destruction after a shred event.
How can I find a shred event near me?
Most events are held in large and public spaces. Common locations include church or school parking lots. You can look on local school and church websites to see if they have any upcoming events. Alternatively, check out Shred Nations’ event calendar.