TCH to offer chance to get rid of documents safely, securely
The Community House will hold a Community Shredding Day this weekend for the islands.
It will take place on July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Sanibel Community Association’s north lot on Sanibel, located across from Periwinkle Way at the theater. The cost is $5 per box or grocery bag.
“This is a recurring event that takes place almost quarterly,” TCH Admin Specialist France Paulsen said, noting that it is a safe and secure method of disposal. “It’s a great thing to do for the community.”
TCH brings in Secure Shredding, which is based out of Cape Coral.
“They help the folks by taking their bags and boxes and they shred them right there in-person,” she said. “So people can watch as their documents and items are being shredded.”
Statements, credit card receipts, checks or anything with personal information can be shredded.
“They can even shred CDs and DVDs,” Paulsen said.
“There is also a limit of four boxes or bags per person,” she added.
Participants do need to remove all binder clips and large paperclips.
“The regular staples and the small paperclips don’t need to be removed,” Paulsen said.
In addition, wet materials cannot be shredded.
“So dry items only,” she said.
Participants are asked to enter via the driveway on the right next to Dunlop Road. After pulling up in a vehicle, volunteers will help them remove their items, which will be thrown into the truck’s shredder.
Participants will exit the lot on the west side near the Sanibel Bean.
The community is invited to swing by and take part.
“It’s a community service that we do for them,” Paulsen said. “We like to help people and bring a service that’s needed.”
“And they don’t have to drive into town to get that done,” she added.
For more information, visit www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net or contact 239-472-2155 or office@sanibelcommunityhouse.net.
The Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
Community Shredding Day
When
July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon
Where
North lot of The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Details
Cost is $5 per box or grocery bag
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