Free Document Shredding Event In Roxborough In May

ROXBOROUGH, PHILADELPHIA — A free document shredding event is coming to Roxborough in May thanks to State Rep. Pamela A. DeLissio.

DeLissio will hold her second spring free shredding event for constituents of the 194th Legislative District to safely dispose of confidential, unwanted paper documents from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. in the Roxborough Municipal Lot, 514 Dupont St.

The event is held rain or shine. There is a limit of four bags per household — standard storage/banker boxes or grocery bags.

"Safe disposal of documents with personal information is one of the best defenses against identity theft," DeLissio said. "Onsite shredding is a great way to dispose of important paperwork containing sensitive information in an environmentally friendly way, and I am happy to offer this FREE service to my constituents."

DeLissio said common types of unwanted items that should be shredded include credit card statements, credit card applications, bank and investment statements, canceled checks, income tax information, insurance and health records and retirement or pension fund information.

Shredded paper will be recycled. Those who would like more information can call DeLissio’s office at (215) 482-8726.