Community Shred Day

What is Community Shred Day

Community Shred Day is a free public event hosted by Security Bank where individuals and businesses can securely dispose of sensitive documents using on-site shredding trucks. The goal is to help prevent identity theft and fraud by safely destroying personal paperwork.

Identity theft and fraud often start with information taken from discarded documents. It is important to securely dispose of old financial statements, tax records, and personal paperwork. Bring your documents to Security Bank for on-site shredding so you can watch the process and leave with peace of mind.

While you are here, stop by the lemonade stand for a free drink. We're proud to partner with the Lemon-Aid Project, a nonprofit empowering kids of all ages to make a difference in their community by turning a simple lemonade stand into a powerful fundraising tool for change. Get a preview of their citywide Lemon-Aid stands, taking place Labor Day Weekend, benefiting Tulsa Changemakers.

What to Bring to Shred Day

Items to Shred:

• Old bank statements, pay stubs, and investment documents
• Paid utility, credit card, and medical bills
• Employee records
• Expired IDs and insurance policies
• Old tax documents (10+ years)
• Voided or canceled checks
• Documents with signatures (leases, contracts, letters)
• Prescription labels

Tip: Read a general guide for how long to keep records and when it is safe to purge them.

Items You Should Keep:

• Birth certificates, social security cards
• Marriage or divorce documents
• Property deeds
• Adoption paperwork

Tip: Keep permanent records safely locked in a file cabinet or in a bank safe deposit box.

Before You Arrive

Remove items that will damage the shredder and slow down the line.

• Binders and hardcovers
• Metal anything
• Electronic media or electrical waste
• Trash
• Plastic or other recyclables (we can toss recyclables - no glass - in our recycle bin, but separate it from your shredding items)
• Cardboard (we can toss this in our recycle bin, but separate it from your shredding items)
• Wet, burnt or otherwise contaminated paper
• Batteries

Protect What Matters

At Security Bank, we believe protecting your financial life goes beyond accounts. We want to help you stay secure in every way. Community Shred Day helps reduce the risk of identity theft by ensuring sensitive documents are destroyed in a secure, controlled environment rather than being thrown away or recycled.

Fraud Prevention Resources

Check out additional tools and information on identity theft prevention and personal data protection to help you keep your money safe.

• Safety & Security - Learn how to recognize and prevent fraud, 
• Safety & Security Articles - Stay aware of current scams and how to protect yourself