HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2013-09-11 Document Shredding Event
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg Offering Free Document Shredding to Residents
on Saturday, September 21, 2013
Leesburg, VA (September 11, 2013) – The Town of Leesburg’s Public Works Department will
host a free community document shredding event on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Heritage High School in Leesburg. Heritage High School is located at 520
Evergreen Mill Road SE.
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 Saturday, September 21, 2013, in the parking lot at Heritage High
School. Residents (no businesses please) may bring up to three (3) boxes or bags of documents,
each equivalent in size to a standard file storage box. The event will close promptly at 1:00
p.m. Cars must be in line by 12:45 p.m. to ensure service. 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.
During this shredding event, the Town will once again sponsor a food drive to benefit Loudoun
Interfaith Relief’s food bank. With the start of school and the approach of the holidays, the
need for food bank services increases. Residents are encouraged to bring non-perishable food
items to donate. Participation in the food drive is voluntary – residents do not have to donate
to participate in the shred event. LCHS students will be on hand to assist with the collection of
donations.
Contact:
Department of Public Works
trash@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2790
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