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title: "Free Pensacola Shred-A-Thon Returns October 3, 2026"
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# Free Pensacola Shred-A-Thon Returns October 3, 2026

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Safely dispose of old documents and help protect your personal information during the **2026 Community-Wide Shred-A-Thon in Pensacola**.

The free document-shredding event will be held **Saturday, October 3, from 8 to 11 a.m.** in the parking lot of the **Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds**. Members of the public may bring up to **50 pounds of personal documents per person** for secure shredding.

## 2026 Pensacola Shred-A-Thon details

- **Date:** Saturday, October 3, 2026
- **Time:** 8 to 11 a.m., or until the shredding trucks reach capacity
- **Location:** Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds
- **Address:** 6655 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, Florida
- **Cost:** Free
- **Limit:** Up to 50 pounds of personal documents per person
- **Who may participate:** Individuals and households
- **Not accepted:** Business, commercial or organizational records

The event is designed for personal document disposal and is not intended for businesses or companies with bulk records.

## What documents should you shred?

Bring outdated paperwork containing sensitive or personally identifiable information, including:

- Bank and credit card statements
- Old tax documents
- Medical records and insurance paperwork
- Pay stubs and employment records
- Utility bills
- Canceled checks
- Documents containing account numbers
- Papers displaying your Social Security number, birthdate, signature or address
- Preapproved credit offers and other sensitive mail

Securely destroying these documents can reduce the chance of personal information being recovered from household trash and used for identity theft or fraud.

## How to prepare your documents

Please prepare your paperwork before arriving:

- Remove documents from three-ring binders.
- Staples and paper clips are acceptable.
- Do not tape boxes closed.
- Do not tie bags containing documents.
- Bring personal documents only.
- Stay within the 50-pound limit.
- Arrive early because service may end once the shredding trucks are full.

The event provides an easy, drive-up opportunity to clear unwanted paperwork from your home while ensuring sensitive information is properly destroyed.

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 and participating community partners** for the 2026 Community-Wide Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, October 3, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds.

Please share this event with friends and family members who may have sensitive documents waiting to be safely destroyed.

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