14 (Free!) Shredding Events in the Triangle – Spring 2019 Edition
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary… We have you covered!
I have mined the depths of Google (results page 5! results page 10!) to find you every possible chance to clear out clutter and keep your identity secure. (The saving money doesn’t hurt, either…)
Shred-A-Thons! Community shredding events! With both Earth Day & Tax Day approaching, they’re happening all around us!
(Now I’m questioning whether this level of excitement is warranted for document destruction! Nonetheless, I’m still bringing it!)
If your papers aren’t organized:
Many of our clients have put off getting rid of large boxes and piles of paper taking up space in their home because they don’t know how to safely dispose of them.
From old bank statements, to mail with their names and address on it, they’re simply worried about their personal info sitting in the recycling bin for someone to sift through.
If that sounds like you, let this be the push you need to grab a few boxes of old documents and drop them off for shredding!
If your papers are organized:
Even after you tame the paper tiger and get your files filed, they still need to be purged regularly.
I recommend tax time as a good moment to quickly flip through each folder and pull out what’s no longer relevant – including the tax records that are now more than 7 years old!
A quick Google search for “What documents should you keep and for how long?” will get you some guidelines as you do this (here’s a simple list from Dave Ramsey).
Here’s my pile from this year! I always end up with a decent amount to recycle or shred ♻️
During the year you can drop off at Staples, Office Depot, FedEx or UPS, usually for about $1.00 per pound.
However, local governments, credit unions, and other businesses often also hold community shredding days in the spring and/or fall – here’s our roundup for Spring 2019 in the Triangle! If you don’t see an event you can make it to in your city, check for a town near you!
some notes for all events:
All shredded paper is recycled!
Most events recommend that you come early, as the shredding trucks fill up quickly.
Don’t bring books, magazines, newspapers, credit cards, or paper that belongs in recycling.
Don’t worry about removing staples or paper clips, but remove all metal from hanging file folder and spiral bound notebooks.
APEX
Saturday, April 27 – 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Apex Police Department (parking lot across the street) – 205 Saunders Street
What: Limited to 3 small boxes or bags
CARY + MORRISVILLE
Saturday, April 6 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Morrisville Town Hall (parking lot) – 100 Town Hall Drive
What: Up to 3 boxes (75 lbs of paper) per household. This is for their bi-annual Green Day event, and they’re also taking electronics and cooking oil recycling!
Wednesday, April 17 – 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Keystone Financial Partners – 1255 Crescent Green, Site 440
Who: Open to anyone. They do ask you to RSVP!
What: Shredding + free lunch, what! Additional info here.
CHAPEL HILL + HILLSBOROUGH
Thursday, April 25 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Home Depot – 625 Hampton Pointe
Who: Open to the public
Currently no info posted online – call 919-732-8181 and press 0 for the operator for more info, or check the Orange County website to see if it’s been updated.
Saturday, April 27 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Park & Ride – 2000 Eubanks Road
Who: Open to the public
Currently no info posted online – call 919-732-8181 and press 0 for the operator for more info, or check the Orange County website to see if it’s been updated.
DURHAM
Saturday, April 13 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Duke University Federal Credit Union (parking lot) – 2200 West Main St
Who: Individuals (no businesses)
What: 3 boxes per person
Sunday, April 28 – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: Durham Central Park – 501 Foster Street
What: This one’s a party! Stay and hang out at Durham’s Earth Day Celebration for music, kids activities, food trucks, and more.
At the shredding area, you can also look for our NAPO-NC booth (National Association of Organizing & Productivity Professionals) and ask the professional organizers questions + meet some of our business partners like Trader Chris (eBay consignments) and McJunk (eco-friendly junk hauling).
GARNER
Saturday, April 13 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Garner Town Hall (parking lot) – 900 7th Ave
PITTSBORO + CHATHAM COUNTY
Sunday, April 21 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Solid Waste & Recycling Main Facility – 28 County Services Road
Who: Chatham County residents only.
What: They’ll also be accepting medication recycling and household hazardous waste (find a full list on their site)!
RALEIGH
Friday, April 19 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility – 630 Beacon Lake Dr
Who: Raleigh residents or Raleigh small businesses.
What: Up to 3 boxes or bags per person. E-recycling also provided!
Saturday, April 27 – 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Coastal Credit Union Headquarters – 1000 St. Albans Dr.
What: 3 boxes / bags, plus up to 5 electronics per person for e-recycling.
Saturday, May 4 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Linda Craft & Team Realtors – 7300 Six Forks Road
What: They call this one a ‘Shred Party’! DJ + refreshments… I’m intrigued.
WAKE FOREST
Saturday, April 6 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Rolesville Town Hall – 502 Southtown Circle
Monday, April 29 – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Wake Forest Renaissance Centre (parking lot) – 405 S. Brooks St
What: Limit of 4 bags or banker’s boxes per household or business.
OTHER
If you’re a member of the State Employees’ Credit Union, there are also lots of events for members-only shredding: www.ncsecu.org/BranchServices/ShredDays.html
Did you have any idea that there are SO many opportunities? Don’t put it off any longer!
If you know of another event, let me know in the comments!
