West Chester, Pa (May 5, 2025) –To help residents safely and securely dispose of sensitive documents, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Kristine Howard are hosting a free community shredding event on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Malvern Fire Company.
Residents taking advantage of this free service are also welcome to bring donations of unexpired, non-perishable food items for the Chester County Food Bank.
“With tax season over and many of our neighbors getting their spring cleaning done, now’s the perfect time to get rid of any papers or documents that contain sensitive or personal information,” said Comitta. “Help protect yourself from the risk of identity theft and bring along unexpired, nonperishable food items to support our local food cupboards.”
“Spring has sprung, and I am honored to once again team up with Sen. Comitta to provide this wonderful spring-cleaning resource to the community,” said Howard.
The documents will be destroyed on-site, and the shredded paper will later be recycled.
Some examples of unneeded documents that should be shredded include: credit card statements and applications, bank records, canceled checks, income tax forms, insurance records, medical and retirement or pension fund information, and any documents that contain personal information like Social Security, credit card, or bank account numbers.
The event is free and open to the public. However, please note the following:
- This event is for individuals only, not businesses.
- There is a three (3) box limit per car.
- Only paper will be accepted. Please do not bring binders, binder clips, or books.
At the event, donations will also be accepted for the Chester County Food Bank, which is in desperate need of items like canned tuna and chicken breast and other non-perishables following the cancellation of deliveries from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
While donations are welcomed and encouraged, they are not required to participate in the shredding event.
The Malvern Fire Company is located at 424 E. King Street, Malvern, PA 19355.
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