MOUNT VERNON — CES Credit Union and Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention are cooperating for a Shred Day on Saturday, May 16.
Volunteers will accept personal documents and mail for secure on-site destruction at no cost.
In 2025, CES Credit Union’s Shred Day safely destroyed approximately 6 tons of documents, keeping them out of landfills.
The event is at the Knox County Service Center parking lot on East Chestnut Street. Hours are 9:30 am to 11:30 am, although the event could end earlier if the truck is filled.
Licensed and bonded contractors will shred up to five boxes of personal documents onsite at no cost. The event is open to all households; you do not need to be a credit union member or live in Knox County to participate.
Please note the following:
•Staples and paper clips may remain on the documents to be shredded.
•Remove all large binder clips and three-ring binders.
•No wet or moldy documents will be accepted.
•Boxes should be approximately the size of a banker’s box or copier paper box. Avoid using trash bags that could tear.
•Not intended for business use.
•Verify no foreign or metal items like tools, scissors, pliers, etc. are included with the documents to be shredded.
Documents suggested to be shredded include:
•Old personal financial (bank or credit union) statements and tax documents, especially those over 7 years old.
•Old and unnecessary receipts and bills with your name, address and account number showing.
•Expired policies.
Recognizing the value of safe disposal of sensitive financial documents, CES Credit Union has partnered with Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention for this event for several years.
Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention is associated with Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow (DKMM) Joint Solid Waste District.
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