Shredding Event to Combat ID Theft - Oct 4, 2025

Thwart Identity Theft by Shredding Documents

Pensacola, FL - Gilmore, Channel 3 News, Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio 92.3/AM1620, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, Escambia County Sheriff's Office, and your BBB are offering individuals an opportuinty to shred personal and senstive documents on Saturday, October 4. This event is free tothe public and will run from 8:00am to 11:00 am at hte Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds on Mobile Highway. In addition to shredding, resources on how to protect your identity will be provided.

Each vehicle may bring 2 Bags or 2 Small boxes (equaling no more than 50 lbsz) of documents shredded free-of-charge. Documents to be shredded should be removed from binders, but staples and paper clips are acceptable. Please do not tie bags or tape boxes.

Volunteers from Tate AJROTC will be on hand to take your documents from your car. They will take the bags/boxes out of your back seat or trunk and return the empty containers to your car.

The Community Shred Event is not for businesses; no corporate business/company documents will be accepted. For business documents, please contact Gilmore directly at 850-898-1547.

For more info on this event, please contact Will Wirth, Marketing & Communications Director, at 850-429-0026 or via email will@nwfl.bbb.org

For additional information on identity theft prevention and advice you can trust, start with www.bbb.org/northwest-florida.