What to know ahead of WATE's Free Shred Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — 6 News is hosting Free Shred Day on Saturday, May 3. This event will allow the community to dispose of sensitive personal documents for free.
It will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the 6 News studio parking lot, located at 1306 North Broadway in Knoxville.
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Shredding unwanted paperwork is essential for protecting personal information from falling into the wrong hands. It's recommended by the Tennessee Highway Patrol that any documents containing personal identifying information be shredded once they no longer need. Items to consider shredding include:
Credit card applications
Tax documents
Bank statements
Retirement information
Receipts
Insurance records
Old pay stubs
Junk mail
Each vehicle is permitted to bring up to three small boxes of paper for shredding. After the documents have been securely disposed of, the boxes will be returned. Multiple trips are allowed for vehicles with more than three boxes.
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To participate, come to the 6 News studio parking lot at 1306 North Broadway, where signs and volunteers will guide you. 6 News staff members will assist in taking your boxes without requiring you to exit your vehicle.
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