Hosted by First American Credit Union and Casa Grande Youth Commission
Join us for a Community Shred Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at First American Credit Union, located at 1001 N Pinal, Casa Grande, AZ.
We’ll have a shred truck on-site to securely dispose of your documents. The event is free and open to the public!
We will shred the first five boxes at no charge, and after that, donations to the Casa Grande Youth Commission (CGYC) are appreciated.
Additionally, the City of Casa Grande will be available to collect your electronics for recycling.
Why Participate?
First American is proud to support the incredible work of the Casa Grande Youth Commission (CGYC). These young leaders are dedicated to making a positive impact in our community through various initiatives and projects. Funds raised during the Community Shred Day will empower them to continue organizing events, workshops, and outreach programs that foster leadership, engagement, and community service among youth. By participating in this event, you ensure the safe disposal of your documents while contributing to the development of future leaders committed to a brighter future for Casa Grande.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shred your documents and recycle your electronics while supporting a great cause. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next shredding event?
Saturday, October 25, 2025. 9am - 12pm
Who can attend?
The event is open to the community.
What’s the cost?
Shredding events are free. We welcome monetary donations for the Casa Grande Youth Commission.
How does it work?
Shredding events offer a drive-thru service, our volunteers or truck operators will help unload your shred items.
Use the Pinal Ave entrance, veer to the right, and drive towards the drive-up ATM. Volunteers will guide and direct you when to stop.
How long will it take?
Average time on site is approximately 5 - 15 minutes, but understand that times may vary according to volume of participants. Please be a good neighbor and don't block intersections.
The line is really long. Can I walk up with my shredding?
For safety, social distancing and to be fair to those who are in line before you, we cannot accommodate walk-up service.
What can I shred?
Members can shred up to five bags or boxes of personal items per person, including:
- Credit card receipts, bills, cancelled checks, bank statements.
- Photos, calendars.
- Paper with staples or small paper clips.
What can’t be shredded:
- Coils, binders, large paper clips
- Batteries of any kind, lighters, matches.
- Heavy cardboard, framed pictures.
- Coins.
- Cell phones, computer towers, hard drives, toys.
- CDs, DVDs, VHS or data tapes.
Thanks for your help in removing these items as they can cause serious harm to the trucks and operators.
What can I do to prepare?
- Make sure we can shred it. Small staples and regular paper clips are fine, but please remove large plastic clips or coils.
- Make sure you can carry it. Bring all items in sturdy, easily transportable bags or boxes.
- Make sure you should shred it. Some documents you need to shred regularly, some annually, and some should never be destroyed.
How much can I bring?
You may bring up to five bags or boxes of items for shredding.
For more information or any additional questions, email us at [email protected]
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