CREST HILL – In partnership with State Representative Natalie Manley, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is hosting a shred event for residents to safely destroy personal documents at no cost.

“To help prevent fraud and identity theft, I encourage residents to take advantage of this free event to dispose of old personal documents,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Many of us have unnecessary papers in our homes and this is a great opportunity to get rid of them in a safe way.”

The shredding truck will be available in the parking lot of the Ovation Center, located at 349 S. Weber Road in Romeoville, from 10 a.m. to noon, or until the truck is full on Saturday, July 22. A limit of two boxes of documents per car is encouraged.

Examples of documents with personally identifiable information that should be safely discarded include bank statements, outdated medical records, tax returns, bills, junk mail, credit card applications and receipts.

Local law enforcement officials will be available to collect old prescription medications.

If residents have questions about the event, Loughran Cappel urges them to contact her office at 815-267-6119.