TEMPLE — Residents looking for a safe way to dispose of sensitive paperwork will have an opportunity this weekend as the City of Temple hosts a free Secure Document Shred Event designed to help protect personal information and promote responsible recycling.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Temple Solid Waste Complex, 2611 E. Avenue H. Community members are invited to bring documents containing confidential information for secure, on-site destruction at no cost.

City officials say the event provides residents with a convenient way to dispose of records that could contain personal identification numbers, financial information, medical records, account statements and other sensitive data that should not be placed in regular trash receptacles.

Participants may bring up to five bankers boxes of documents for shredding. The process will be conducted on-site, allowing residents to safely destroy materials while helping reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud.

In addition to protecting personal information, the event also supports environmental sustainability efforts. All shredded paper collected during the event will be recycled, ensuring the materials are responsibly repurposed rather than sent to a landfill.

As identity theft continues to be a concern for many households, secure shredding events have become an increasingly popular way for residents to dispose of outdated records while maintaining peace of mind that confidential information cannot be recovered.

City leaders encourage residents to review old files, tax documents, financial statements and other records they no longer need and take advantage of the free service before the event concludes.

The Secure Document Shred Event is open to Temple residents and is offered free of charge.

At a Glance

What: Secure Document Shred Event
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Temple Solid Waste Complex, 2611 E. Avenue H, Temple
Cost: Free
Limit: Up to five bankers boxes per participant
Benefit: Secure destruction of sensitive documents with all shredded paper recycled

The event offers a simple way for residents to protect their personal information while supporting the community’s recycling efforts.