Free Document Shred-a-Thon & Drug Take-Back Event This Weekend in Phoenix

What: The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO), the City of Phoenix, AARP Arizona, and Phoenix College are hosting a free Shred-a-Thon and Drug Take-Back community event this Saturday, October 29, in Phoenix.

Link to flyer

There is no need to leave your car!  The public can stay in their vehicle and is asked to place documents requiring shredding in the trunk of their car prior to arriving.

There is a five-box max limit for shredded documents.

Examples of items not accepted (but not limited to): binders, binder clips, electronics, inhalers, lotions or liquids, aerosols, needles, and hydrogen peroxide. 

When: Saturday, October 29, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (or until trucks are full).

Where: Phoenix College, 1202 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013

Why: Shredding your personal or sensitive documents is an important step to protecting your identity and your financial information.

Properly disposing of old prescription drugs is key to keeping opioids and other dangerous medications out of the hands of youth and reducing the risks of abuse. 

If there are any questions regarding this event, please contact AGO Community Outreach at (602) 542-2123 or at [email protected].

AGO Free Shred-A-Thons:

The AGO regularly hosts free Shred-A-Thons across the state throughout the year. Many of the events also provide a prescription drug take-back component.

Last year, the AGO assisted in helping Arizona communities destroy 162,750 pounds of sensitive documents and dispose of nearly 780 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs. 

More information on upcoming Shred-a-Thon and drug take-back events can be viewed here on the AGO website.