Comerica Bank, Iron Mountain and Re-Source Partners will host a free document shredding and electronic recycling event this Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Comerica Park.

Sensitive documents containing addresses, social security numbers, financial or medical information, etc. that are no longer needed should be destroyed and kept out of the hands of thieves.

Iron Mountain will shred paper documents onsite using mobile shredding units or live shredding trucks. The shredded paper will then be turned into pulp and recycled. Re-Source Partners will be collecting electronics such as computer systems and accessories, handheld devices and office equipment for recycling.

Gleaners Community Food Bank will be collecting nonperishable food items during the event as well. Detroit Tigers mascot PAWS will make an appearance between 11 a.m. and noon.

Shred Day helps raise awareness of the risk of identity theft and the need for consumers and small business owners to protect their identity.

For more information and a complete list of prohibited items, please click here.

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