The Mobile Shredder at the Somers Library

Concerned about Identity Theft? The Mobile Shredder is coming to Somers! Now you can safely destroy unwanted personal records and documents! Documents that have personal information such as name, address, phone number, credit card number or Social Security number should be shredded before recycling. 

•  The Mobile Shredder is for Somers residents only. 
• Paper generated by businesses, schools, institutions, government or municipal offices is not accepted. 
• Each resident may bring a maximum of 4 file boxes; all papers must be free of clips, bindings, folders and files.

All residents attending shredder events must follow these safety guidelines to protect themselves and staff:

• Residents must remain in their vehicles at all times
• Documents should be boxed and placed in the trunk/hatchback of the resident’s vehicle if possible, or in the back seat of the resident’s vehicle
• Staff will remove the box(es) directly from the resident’s vehicle and place them in the shredder mechanism
• Vehicles will be queued at a safe distance from staff and only one vehicle will be serviced at a time
• Residents are required to wear masks within designated areas
• Please be mindful to observe all posted signage and directions from staff
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▪For more information about identity theft, call the Dept. of Consumer Protection (914) 995 – 2155 or visit westchestergov.com/consumer. For questions about recycling, call the Recycling HelpLine at 813-5425 or visit westchestergov.com/recycling.