Community Corner
Somerset County's Operation Secure Shred To Be Held Nov. 7
The event is a free and easy way for residents to help guard against identity theft.
November 4, 2020
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Somerset County is sponsoring Operation Secure Shred on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Somerset County Public Works Garage, North County Facility located at 411 Chimney Rock Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until the trucks are filled. The event is a FREE and easy way for residents to help guard against identity theft. The event will occur rain or shine. It is the last shredding event of the year.
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To comply with social distancing guidelines, residents must wear facial coverings and should be prepared to unload their items. Staff will be available to assist residents if necessary.
“I encourage residents to take advantage of the last free shredding event of 2020,” said Freeholder Melonie Marano, public works liaison. “Last year there were more than 3 million reports of identity theft and fraud. This valuable service can help protect residents from being a victim of this type of crime.”
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Proof of residency is required: Residents must be prepared to present a current driver's license, valid lease, tax bill or any other bill that shows proof of a Somerset County address. Pre-registration is not required. Businesses and commercial vehicles are NOT allowed.
Residents from all 21 Somerset County municipalities can attend as many shredding events, as they like, and can participate even if they do not reside in the towns that are holding the events. To view a list of shredding events, visit www.co.somerset.nj.us/shredding.
Participants can bring up to six boxes, containers or bags of documents per visit, but they will be required to take back their receptacles. Staples and paperclips do not have to be removed. Junk mail, magazines and newspapers will NOT be accepted.
For more information about Operation Secure Shred, contact the Somerset County Public Works Department at 908-203-6018 or publicworks@co.somerset.nj.us.
Victims of identity theft can download the Federal Trade Commission’s comprehensive booklet, "Identity Theft: A Recovery Plan." Click here for more information.
This press release was produced by the Somerset County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
