Free Pensacola Shred-A-Thon Returns October 3, 2026

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Bring outdated paperwork containing sensitive or personally identifiable information, including: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

Join Playlist 94.5, Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio 92.3, WEAR ABC 3, Gilmore Services 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.