HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2010-04-21 Document Shredding Event
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Jennifer Nelson
jeaton@leesburgva.gov
703‐771‐2790
Document Shredding Event Scheduled for May 22, 2010
Free Service Offered to Leesburg Area Residents
Leesburg, VA (April 21, 2010) – The Town of Leesburg’s Public Works Department will host a
free community document shredding event on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. at Heritage High School in Leesburg.
Every year, millions of Americans become the victims of identity theft. Documents with
sensitive information tossed into trash cans, recycling containers and public disposal locations
are among the most common sources of information used by identity thieves.
In an effort to reduce identity theft and to promote recycling, the Leesburg Public Works
Department offers semiannual free community document shredding events. Typically, during a
four‐hour event, nearly 10,000 pounds of documents will be shredded on‐site by portable
shredding units and then recycled.
The next event will be on May 22, 2010 in the parking lot at Heritage High School. Residents
may bring up to three (3) boxes of documents and can watch via closed‐circuit camera as their
documents are shredded. For a list of items acceptable for shredding and tips on identity theft
protection, please visit the Town website at www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=249.
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