Amarillo Crime Stoppers Hosting Annual 'Shred It Day'

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Amarillo Crime Stoppers is hosting its 19th Annual 'Shred It Day' on April 11th, where residents can bring their sensitive documents to be securely shredded. The event aims to help people safely dispose of confidential paperwork and prevent identity theft, while also raising funds for the Crime Stoppers organization.

Why it matters

Properly disposing of sensitive documents is crucial to protect against identity theft and fraud. Many people have drawers or boxes full of old tax forms, financial statements, and other paperwork containing personal information that could be misused by scammers. This event provides a convenient and secure way for Amarillo residents to get rid of these materials.

The details

The 'Shred It Day' event will be held on April 11th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Document Shredding & Storage (DSS) located at 2727 SW 45th in Amarillo. Residents can bring up to 4 bags or boxes of documents to be shredded on-site. There is a small donation requested, which will go towards funding Amarillo Crime Stoppers' projects and rewards for tips that help solve crimes.

• The 'Shred It Day' event will be held on April 11, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM.
• The event is being held shortly before the tax filing deadline, when many people are cleaning out old tax documents and other sensitive paperwork.

What’s next

Residents in the Amarillo area are encouraged to gather any sensitive documents they need to dispose of and bring them to the 'Shred It Day' event on April 11th.