West Chester, Pa (March 24, 2026) – With tax season winding down, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Representative Kristine Howard are hosting a Free Community Shredding Event to help residents get rid of documents containing sensitive information.
The event is set for Saturday, April 11th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Malvern Fire Company. All documents will be shredded on-site, and the shredded paper will be recycled.
“As many of us begin our spring cleaning, we are again offering free shredding so residents can safely dispose of personal documents and protect themselves from identity theft,” said Comitta. “The process is quick and easy – all you need to do is drive through, and our team will help unload your papers to be shredded and recycled.”
“I am happy to team once again with Sen. Comitta to help constituents dispose of their sensitive information, including bank statements and legal documents,” said Howard.
This event is free and open to the public. Please take note:
- It is for individuals only, no businesses.
- Each car is limited to three boxes.
- Only paper products may be shredded; all binders, paper clips, binder clips, or other non-paper items should be removed before attending.
- The shredding trucks will run until 1 p.m. or until they are filled.
At the event, donations of non-perishable food items to the Chester County Food Bank will also be accepted. While donations are welcome and encouraged, they are not required to participate in the event.
The Malvern Fire Company is located at 424 E. King Street, Malvern, PA 19355.
For more information, interested attendees may contact Senator Comitta’s office at 610-692-2112 or Representative Howard’s office at 610-251-1070.
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