Fresno Offers Free Paper Shred Event to Boost Resident Security
Fresno’s Recycling Program will host a free paper-shredding event on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. at 1665 G Street for city residential solid-waste customers, allowing residents to securely dispose of sensitive documents and divert paper from the waste stream. The drive is free but limited to three bankers boxes per household and requires proof of city residency and a state ID.
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Fresno’s Recycling Program is staging a free paper-shredding event on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. at 1665 G Street, giving city residential solid-waste customers a safe, no-cost way to dispose of sensitive documents. The event allows each household to bring up to three bankers boxes of paper for shredding; participants must present a City utility bill or eligibility form together with a state ID to verify eligibility.
The one-day drive is designed to reduce the risk of identity theft by providing secure disposal of documents containing personal information while also keeping large volumes of paper out of the city’s waste stream. Organizers are asking residents to remove binders, clips and any non-paper materials before bringing boxes to the site; those items cannot be accepted and will slow processing if not removed.
Limiting participation to residential solid-waste customers aims to prioritize service for Fresno households rather than businesses, and the documentation requirement helps ensure that resources are targeted at city ratepayers. The session runs for three hours only, so residents should plan to arrive during the scheduled window to avoid crowding or missed opportunity.
Municipal shredding events like this play a dual role for local governments: they provide direct consumer protection while supporting waste diversion goals. For households, the event can reduce reliance on paid shredding services and lower the cost and hassle of secure disposal. For the city, diverting paper from general refuse can ease pressure on landfill capacity and contribute to recycling targets administered by the public utilities department.
This shredding event is part of Fresno’s broader residential recycling and solid-waste services; details and guidance on what materials are eligible are available through the city’s Public Utilities Department. Residents are reminded that only paper materials are accepted at the shred event and that staples and paper clips should be removed to streamline on-site processing.
For more information, residents can consult the city’s recycling and residential services page at fresno.gov/publicutilities/trash-disposal-recycling/residential-services. Because space and time are limited, Fresno officials recommend arriving early and bringing the required proof of residency and photo identification.
