Free Document Shredding Events

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Do you have a pile of documents from your fall cleaning? Take them to these free document shredding events. 

Get your sensitive documents safely shredded and disposed of at these events happening throughout the Portland metro area. 

Each event is free to attend and is open until the trucks and dumpsters are full.

Several events have a set quantity of documents you can bring for shredding. Be sure your papers are removed from binders and there are no other items in your box or bag of papers. 

Where to Shred Papers for Free

Free Paper Shredding at Office Depot or OfficeMax

Now through March 29, 2025, bring in up to five pounds of documents for free in-store shredding service at Office Depot or OfficeMax stores. There are 10 locations in and around Portland. Get the coupon.

Free Document Shredding in Camas

Join the Camas Lions Club for a free community shred event at Riverview Bank (Camas Branch) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22. 

Safely dispose of your sensitive documents—bank statements, medical records, old bills and more—which will be shredded on site. 

Also, the club is gathering used eyeglasses for vision programs and nonperishable food for our local food bank, Treasure House. Shredding is free. Yet, if you’re feeling generous, make a donation Camas Lions’ community service projects.

Riverview Bank’s Camas Branch is at 450 NE Third Ave. in Camas.

Free Document Shredding & Canned Food Drive

The Tigard Police Department offers a free shred event at Tigard City Hall parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 12. The event is open until trucks are full. 

Participants are limited to two standard paper grocery bags per car. A standard size is considered 12 x 7 x 17. Oversized bags are considered two containers. Only paper items are accepted. Remove garbage, binders, cardboard or anything else before you arrive. 

Also, consider bringing a canned food or store-packaged food item to donate to St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry. Cash donations are also accepted.

The most needed items include canned tuna, chili, soup, peanut butter, canned fruit, canned vegetables and cereal. 

Tigard City Hall parking lot is at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. in Tigard.

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