Select your region of the U.S.A., look for your state, and find a free shredding event at a city near you.

Take this opportunity to reduce the risk of identity theft and maintain your document security. Have your confidential information, personal files and household records destroyed free of charge at any of these community shreds, shredder events, shred-a-thons, free shred events, shred days, shred fests, Earth Day celebrations, Secure Your ID Day events, or paper recycling events.

In some cases, a modest donation is accepted.

Some events are publicized months in advance, and circumstances may change. Always call the event sponsor ahead of time to confirm event date and location.

Locations for free shredding events include: Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.