Shred For Safety: Protect Your Identity

According to a 2010 report released by Javelin Strategy & Research, identity fraud impacted 11 million Americans in 2009 with the financial impact of identity fraud reaching a staggering $54 billion!

One of the most effective ways to prevent identity theft is to shred documents that contain personal and financial information. As a benefit to residents, the City of Indian Wells offers free document shredding services twice a year.

The next City of Indian Wells Document Shredding Event will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Burrtec Waste and Recycling located at 41575 Eclectic Street in Palm Desert (one block west of Cook Street between 42nd and Hovley). Please note that proof of current Indian Wells residency is required.

Items acceptable for shredding include bank statements, office paper, file folders and envelopes. It is not necessary to remove staples or paperclips. All materials are destroyed onsite by a mobile shredding unit.

For more information, contact Indian Wells Recycling Coordinator Kenn Stevens at (760) 674-1040.