BBB Shred Day makes protecting your personal information easy, free, and safe—year after year.
Save the date: April 18, 2026 | Location TBA
Identity theft remains one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., but protecting yourself doesn’t have to be complicated. Bring your outdated documents to BBB’s Shred Day and watch them be securely destroyed on the spot. Together, we’re building a community of trust and privacy protection.
About BBB Shred Day
BBB’s Shred Day is a free community service that helps individuals and small businesses safely dispose of paperwork containing personal or sensitive data. From old tax records and bank statements to medical bills, shredding keeps your private information out of the wrong hands.
What can't be shredded
- X-rays
- Photographs
- Binders (Take shred material out)
What needs to be shredded
Shred-it Checklist | Bring up to TWO garbage bags or banker boxes
- Documents that include Social Security numbers, birthdates, PIN numbers or passwords
- Banking documents and other financial information
- Leases, contracts or letters that include signatures
- Pre-approved credit card applications
- Medical or dental bills
- Travel itineraries
- Used airline tickets
What Electronics can be Recycled
Items Accepted
Please remove lithium batteries
| Computers/laptops/servers | Computer wires, cords, mice | CD/DVD Players/Blu Ray players | ||
| Docking station | Cameras | Routers/modems | ||
| Stereos and speakers | AC adapters/power supplies | Cell phones/tablets | ||
| Fax machines | Printers, scanners, copiers | LCD monitors |
What electronics cannot be Recycled
Items Not Accepted
- Televisions (LCD, Plasma, LED/OLED, CRT, etc.)
- Big CRT computer monitors
- Printer ink/Toner cartridges
