Village to Host Document Shredding

March 07, 2024

Prevent identity theft! Bring your personal documents for shredding to this event on May 11.

the words identity theft on a shredded piece of paper

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO IS TO SHRED ANY PERSONAL DOCUMENTS YOU WISH TO DISCARD.

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The Village of Downers Grove, in partnership with Downers Grove Township and Accurate Document Destruction, offers this free document shredding event to help prevent identity theft.

  • Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. (Fenced lot at the rear of the building off Curtiss St.)


Each vehicle is allowed to bring  TWO brown paper grocery bags OR ONE bankers box filled with personal paperwork.


  • Items must be placed in the vehicle's trunk or cargo area for easy removal by event staff. 
  • Please remain in your vehicle. 


Identity theft is a serious crime. Thieves often look through unsuspecting victims' trash in search of discarded documents containing your name, address or phone number, as well other personal information such as Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers. It can take victims months or years to clear their names and restore their credit record.  


 

Identity Theft info - Downers Grove Police Department