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Safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect your privacy. Documents will be shredded onsite. Please enter the library from the 207th St. entrance. For more details calls 708-748-431 x203

Starting bright and early at 8:30 AM, join us for our highly anticipated paper shredding event at the Matteson Public Library. Safely dispose of sensitive documents and declutter your space while supporting our community initiatives with a small donation. Our team will be on hand to ensure your documents are securely shredded. Please enter the library parking lot from 207th St.

In today’s digital age, it’s easy to overlook the importance of properly disposing of physical documents, but shredding remains a crucial step in protecting your personal and financial information. Identity theft and fraud are real threats, and sensitive documents such as bank statements, tax returns, and medical records can provide crucial information to malicious individuals if not handled correctly. Shredding these documents ensures that your private data cannot be reconstructed or misused, offering peace of mind and safeguarding your personal identity.

Moreover, shredding documents supports environmental sustainability. By shredding and recycling your paper, you contribute to reducing waste and supporting the recycling industry. This simple act not only protects your privacy but also helps in the responsible disposal of paper products, turning them into new resources rather than ending up in landfills. Prioritizing shredding in your routine document management can thus be both a security measure and an environmentally friendly choice.