DeKalb County Offers Complimentary Document Shredding for Residents in Decatur

DeKalb County is giving its residents the chance to get rid of old documents safely and without cost. On Saturday, May 17 the DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event. It will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Central Transfer Station located at 3720 Leroy Scott Drive in Decatur, according to an announcement on the county's official website.

During the event, held by the Sanitation Division, DeKalb County residents will be able to shred documents of various natures, including the sensitive ones like old tax records and legal documents. While disposing of these papers, limited to ten standard-size boxes per participant, the shredding will be in sight, handled by A1 Shredding & Recycling. Residents should take note that proof of residency might be asked for by event staff.

DeKalb’s initiative comes as part of a broader effort to encourage responsible document disposal and identity theft prevention. Events such as these are essential for helping residents to safely discard potentially compromising information. All participants in this free service will have to comply with the box limit, which ensures that the event can serve as many people as possible within the timeframe allocated, as detailed by DeKalb County's announcement.

For those seeking more details about this upcoming event or other services offered by the Sanitation Division, information can be reached by contacting the Customer Care team. Interested parties can connect at 404-294-2900 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Additionally, updates and announcements are posted on their website and followed on X, @DKalbSanitation.