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City Residents Mark Your Calendars as Date, Time for Bridgeport's 2024 "Shred Day" Rapidly Approaching

By Jeff Toquinto on September 03, 2024

One of the more heavily utilized community events will return again in 2024, Bridgeport Community Development Director Andrea Kerr confirmed.
 
The annual “Shred Day” is back on the city’s calendar for later this year. Kerr said the event will take place Sept. 14 at the Bridgeport Municipal Complex parking lot on the police side of the building.
 
The event will last from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the “Shred-It” truck is full. Shred-It was acquired by Stericycle in 2015.
 
For those who know about the event, start planning now. For those who are unfamiliar with the annual event, it is a way to safely shred information – paper documents – that may contain sensitive information.
 
“People can just bring their unwanted documents to city hall, and we’ll take care of shredding them. It’s very secure,” said Kerr. “They are shredded directly into the truck, and you don’t have to worry about anyone getting ahold of the documents.”
 
There are a few guidelines. The event is for Bridgeport residents only. Also, Kerr asks that people remove binder clips, do not turn in spiral notebooks, or any with metal.
 
“The metal can spark inside the truck and cause problems,” said Kerr.
 
Typically, Kerr said individuals come a little early. The reason is that the event could conclude early if the truck is filled.
 
“We have filled it up prior to noon, I believe one time, and came close several other times,” said Kerr.
 
Kerr said a few members of City Council assist city staff, as well as the Bridgeport Juniorettes, which is a volunteer Bridgeport Middle School group.
 
“They are exciting to watch because they are so gung-ho,” said Kerr.
 
Kerr said thanks to volunteers, individuals do not have to leave their vehicles. She said those involved with the event will remove them and put them in the shredding bin that is dumped into the truck if desired.
 
Editor's Note: Top and bottom photos show workers and volunteers helping at last year's Shred-It Day, while the bottom picture shows a typical line at the event.
 

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