AARP Pennsylvania will host a free shredding event open to all members of the community on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the United Way of Bucks County HELP Center (194 Commerce Circle, Bristol). Bucks County officials will be on hand to greet attendees.

This event is designed to help community members safely dispose of sensitive documents in an environmentally friendly manner, protecting individuals from identity theft.

Attendees can bring personal documents, old files, and other paper items to be securely shredded on-site. This service is provided at no cost to participants.

Pre-registration for the shred event is not required but highly encouraged. Pre-register to receive a free gift when you arrive (while supplies last).

What To Bring:

• Personal documents such as old tax returns, bank statements, medical records, etc.
• Limit of three bags or boxes per participant.
• Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the United Way of Bucks County. A list of what’s needed is available at the United Way of Bucks County website.

Why Shred?

Shredding personal documents helps protect your identity and sensitive information from theft and scams. This event ensures that your documents are securely destroyed, reducing the risk of identity theft while also promoting recycling.

AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County are committed to serving the community by providing safe and convenient ways to protect personal information and encourage everyone to take advantage of this free service.

Bucks-Mont Collaborative is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to fostering information and resource sharing, dialogue, and collaborative action that produce results-oriented impact on health and human services issues in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. The Bucks-Mont Collaborative is committed to collaboration, advocacy, and education that strengthens the community.

Learn more at AARP Pennsylvania. AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.