When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Here’s how it works.
Table of Contents
Fall is right around the corner, pumpkins, Thanksgiving, falling leaves, and paper shredding! Yes, a few community shredding events are happening in and around Winston-Salem, so now is the time to clean out those files and boxes and “Shred It.” Most document shredding events are for personal papers only, not businesses. These events help prevent identity theft and fraud by allowing you to securely dispose of documents containing your personal information. You can recycle documents that do not contain personal information. Many shredding events are run as fundraisers for organizations, and there is a cost or donation. Some are offered as community services and are free. See the list below and mark your calendars with the date you choose to shred.
There is a small list for fall shredding events. We will continue to add to it as we hear of more.
September 20 – VFW Auxiliary Shredding Event – Kernersville
VFW Post 5352 Auxiliary will hold this event from 9am – 12pm at the VFW post at 618 Edgewood Street, Kernersville. The shredding truck will be in the parking lot. The Kernersville VFW Post 5352 is an organization for veterans of foreign wars and their families. Donations are accepted for shredding.
September 20 – Garden Club Shred Event – Bermuda Run
The Bermuda Run Garden Club is sponsoring this event, and proceeds are going to various Davie County organizations supported by the club. The time is 9am – 12pm, and the location is 120 Kinderton Boulevard, Bermuda Run. The cost is $5 per grocery bag or box of equivalent size. Cash only. Rain or shine.
October 18 – Shred Event – Winston-Salem
The New Philadelphia Moravian Church is holding a Shred Event on Saturday, October 18, 9am – 12pm at 4440 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem. Donation is $5 per box or bag with proceeds going to the Outreach Ministries of the Moravian Church. Enter from Kilpatrick St and follow the parking lot directors who will guide you through the shred line.
November 1 – Community Shred Event – Greensboro
The State Employee Credit Union (SECU) offers this free community service and runs 9am – 12pm at 615 Millwood School Road, Greensboro. Personal documents only. Arrive early, as the event might end early if the shredding truck gets filled up.
While You Are Clearing Stuff Out…
Keep in mind that spring is the time for Bulk Item Pick-up! So, after you go through all your papers, check out your garage, basement, and attic to see if you have items you want to store in a pile to put by the curb for that event. Time to purge! See our bulk item pick-up article for what you can and cannot put out there.
Do you know of any other shredding events? Tell us about them in the comments.
