The public is invited to bring up to three boxes of documents to be shredded for free.
This is the ninth year that the BBB's across North America has hosted this community event. We are often asked a variety of questions; here are the top frequently asked questions:
1. Do I need to unload the boxes myself? No. You simply stay in your car, pull up to the side of the shredding truck and someone will carry your boxes from your car to the shredder. There will be staff and signs to direct you.
2. What size do the boxes need to be? We do not have a limit on the size of the box. However, the boxes need to be small enough so that they can be lifted out of your car by one person.
3. What if I have more than three boxes to be shredded? We may be able to accommodate extra boxes, depending on space available. However, we reserve the right to turn away anyone with a large quantity.
4. How do I know that it's safe to drop off my confidential documents? Any documents brought to Shred Day will be shredded on the spot by Shred It, a professional document destruction company. If you like, you may even watch your documents be shredded.
5. Do I need to remove staples, paper clips on other metal objects? No. However, we ask that you remove any large metal clips, if possible. Please do not bring items in plastic bags, which cannot be shredded and may jam the shredder.
6. Is there a charge? No. The event is free and provided as a community service by the Better Business Bureau and its community partners. Scenic Community Credit Union, Shred It, Inc., Chattanooga Times Free Press, Cumulus Broadcasting, Brewer Broadcasting and Bahakel Communications.
7. What needs to be shredded? Any unneeded document containing your personal information, such as your driver's license number, social security number, bank account number and birth date needs to be shredded. In addition, things such as pre-approved credit offers, which identity thieves can steal out of your mailbox and use to take out credit cards in your name.
8. Will the event be held if it rains? Yes, Shred Day will be conducted rain or shine.
Jim Winsett is president of the Better Business Bureau in Chattanooga.