Shred Day on Saturday, in April

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of North Alabama is teaming up with Family Security Credit Union to host a series of Spring Shred Days across the region, providing residents with a secure way to dispose of sensitive documents while raising awareness about identity theft.

Starting in April, residents in Florence, Huntsville, Decatur, and Cullman can participate in this free service aimed at protecting personal information and fostering environmentally friendly practices. “We are proud to host our annual spring shred days as part of our ongoing commitment to scam prevention and fraud education,” said Karen Reeves, President/CEO of the BBB. "These events not only help protect personal information by securely destroying sensitive documents, but they also foster awareness around identity theft prevention. We invite everyone to participate and take advantage of this free service to promote safer and more informed communities across North America.

 The events will take place on the following dates:

• Florence Shred Day: Friday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, 702 Veterans Drive, Florence, AL 35630.

• Huntsville Shred Day: Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Calhoun Community College, 102 Wynn Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35805. This event will also include electronic recycling for items under 100 lbs.

• Decatur Shred Day: Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at BComing.Church, 607 14th Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601. This event will feature document shredding, electronic recycling for items under 40 lbs. (with a fee for TVs), and a Drug Take Back initiative.

• Cullman Shred Day: Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the vacant lot across from Hobby Lobby, Broadway Avenue SW, Cullman, AL 35055. Similar services will be offered, including electronic recycling and Drug Take Back.

Participants are limited to three kitchen-size bags or three file storage boxes per vehicle, and only paper documents will be accepted. All plastic, metal, and binder materials must be removed before shredding. Shredding services will continue until the trucks reach full capacity.

For more information, residents can call the BBB of North Alabama at (256) 533-1640 or visit here.