Senior Citizens Shred Day will be held July 14 in Morgantown so people can safely dispose of sensitive documents and better protect themselves against identity theft.
The event, sponsored by Senator Bob Beach and PACE Shredding, will be held at PACE Enterprises inside Mylan Park from 10 am to 2 pm on Monday, July 14. Local senior citizens are invited to place their documents inside locked containers that will be lined up outside the PACE facility.
“We know our seniors are often on a limited budget and yet are also targets for identity theft. Two years ago, Senator Beach approached us with the idea of a free senior shred day and we were happy to show our support for our senior citizens,” said Greg Morris, CEO of PACE Enterprises.
PACE officials say shredding is the best way to dispose of credit card and financial statements, old tax forms, pre-approved credit card offers, bills, checks, documents with personal identification numbers and expired passports.
PACE Shredding is proud to be part of an elite national group of shredding companies that have been awarded the highest security rating, “AAA Certified”, by the National Association for Information Destruction. The certification comes from an independent auditor that checks a shredding company’s compliance in 22 critical areas, including everything from shred size to employee background checks.
Up to five boxes per person will be accepted. Additional shredding can be done at a reduced cost. Staples, paper clips, hanging folders and rubber bands are acceptable. Three-ring binders must be removed. A free-will donation box will be at the drop off site for people wishing to support PACE’s mission of hiring adults with disabilities.
All the shredded material will be recycled at the end of the event.
For more information about Community Shred Day contact PACE Shredding at 304-983-7223.
