West Hartford Locals Can Shred Sensitive Documents For Free

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Local residents in the midst of spring cleaning will be able to get rid of any unwanted sensitive paper documents for free in West Hartford on Saturday.

Infoshred LLC of East Windsor will safely shred confidential papers for free on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon or until the truck is full.

The event will be at the side entrance of the West Hartford Public Works Department site, 17 Brixton St.

If coming from New Park Road, turn down Oakwood Avenue. The side entrance for DPW is just past Brixton Street on Oakwood Avenue. People can follow the signs.

This service is available to West Hartford residents only, and folks should bring an ID. No commercial businesses allowed.

In addition, the Town of West Hartford will be collecting non-perishable food items at this event to stock the shelves of the local food pantry.

Paper collected by Infoshred is safely shredded on-site and then shredded again before being baled at Infoshred’s secure facility.

"All paper shredded and processed by Infoshred is recycled and turned into new materials like tissue paper, paper towels, and dental bibs, saving trees, protecting the environment, and keeping paper out of landfills," wrote the town in an announcement.

The limit is two copy paper boxes or equivalent, around 9 inches by 11 inches by 18 inches.

No plastic bags. No junk mail or envelopes and, when the truck is full, the event will end.

"Please bring sensitive documents only," wrote the town. "Before coming, separate junk mail, other non-sensitive paper, and envelopes, and recycle them in the curbside blue barrel. This event is very popular, and we want to accommodate all residents."