‘Shred Your Documents Day’ Slated in Brecksville

Who knew shredding documents could be such a big deal, or so much fun?

The annual Shred Your Documents Day is slated for Sept. 14 in Brecksville.

And with no shortage of offices in the city, it shouldn’t be an issue to get participants.

“This program has been very successful and Cintas Document Management will be there to securely shred all those confidential documents that should not go in the trash,” according to post on the city’s website, adding that Cintas uses a certified document shredding process. 

“Plus, it's a great way to recycle paper,” according to the release. 

The event is slated in the municipal lot near the fire station and the service garage, from 9 a.m. until noon Sept. 14.

Here’s a list of what to include:

·       Accounting ledger paper

·       Adding machine tape

·       Advertisements

·       Booklets/brochures

·       Copy machine paper

·       Colored paper

·       Computer paper

·       Envelopes

·       Faxes

·       Manila file folders

·       Greeting cards

·       Legal pad paper

·       Post-it notes

·       Receipts

·       All types of white paper

Here’s what to keep at home (or the office):

·       Newspapers, phone books

·       Magazines

·       Books

·       Pendaflex folders

·       Food/candy wrappers

·       Wax paper

·       Napkins

·       Styrofoam products