Westport Public Shred Day Scheduled for May 13

From the Selectman's Office: First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that Westport will hold its ninth annual community shred day on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at 180 Bayberry Lane (Westport/Weston Health District).

Residents may shred up to eight paper bags (bags recycle too), or three boxes (12 inches by 18 inches), per household. Each car will be charged $5.

Proof of Westport residency is required. Volunteers from the Staples High School Service League of Boys will be on site to assist.

“This is an opportunity for Westporters to dispose of personal, confidential and sensitive papers, such as bank statements, cancelled check, credit card statements, tax papers, and medical records by watching their papers shredded on-site” said Marpe.

“Document shredding is safe, secure, and confidential. This event helps insure protection against identity theft, in addition to spring cleaning file cabinets. Our environment also benefits since all material will be recycled.”

For more information, contact Town Clerk Patty Strauss at 341-1110, or via e-mail at pstrauss@westportct.gov

Image courtesy of the Selectman's Office