Confidential Cleanup in Chariton

Published Thursday, April 9, 2026

Confidential Cleanup in Chariton

📍 Join Us

Bring your documents, stay in your car, and let us take care of the rest.

Shred it. Protect it. Done.

Date:
Saturday, May 30th
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Chariton Branch – 1025 Braden Ave, Chariton, IA

Please note: This event is limited to paper only – no electronics, binders, or other materials. Staples, paperclips, envelopes and file folders (non-hanging) are acceptable.


Why Our Confidential Cleanup Event Matters More Than You Think

If you’ve got a drawer (or a box… or a pile) full of old paperwork, you’re not alone.

Bank statements, medical bills, old tax documents, credit card offers—it adds up fast. And while it might seem harmless to toss these in the trash, many of these documents contain personal information that could put you at risk for identity theft.

That’s exactly why we’re hosting our Confidential Cleanup Drive-Thru Shred Day—to give you a simple, secure way to protect yourself and your family.

Why Shredding Is So Important

Identity theft continues to be one of the most common forms of fraud—and it doesn’t take much. A name, address, account number, or signature can be enough for someone to misuse your information.

Properly shredding sensitive documents helps:

      • Protect your financial accounts

      • Prevent fraudulent credit activity

      • Keep your personal information out of the wrong hands

      • Give you peace of mind

If it has personal, financial, or medical information on it—it should be shredded, not thrown away.


What You Should Bring

Not sure what’s worth shredding? Here’s a quick guide:

Bring these:

      • Old bank statements

      • Paid bills and invoices

      • Credit card or loan documents

      • Tax documents (older than 3–7 years)

      • Documents with your Social Security number

      • Pre-approved credit card offers

      • Medical records or insurance paperwork

You can leave these at home:

      • Junk mail without personal info

      • Newspapers or magazines

      • Empty envelopes

When in doubt, bring it. We’ll help guide you.


How It Works (It’s Easy!)

We designed this event to be as quick and convenient as possible:

    1. Drive up during event hours

    2. Stay in your car

    3. Our team will unload your documents

    4. Watch them get securely shredded on-site

No hassle. No appointment. No stress.