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Fall 2026 Shred Day: Florence

Saturday, September 28

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Florence Branch: 7170 Turfway Road, Florence, Kentucky 41042. Find a Branch

This year's event entrance will be off Turfway Road. Please see the star on the following map below.

Shred Day is a FREE benefit to Cinfed members and the community. A large turnout is expected which may result in extensive traffic. Please be patient or make plans to return to the branch later in the day. Donations of canned goods will be accepted and provided to neighborhood food banks.

It is recommended to bring loose papers inside boxes or containers (limit of 4) that will be emptied and returned to your vehicle. We ask that you please open your trunk BEFORE being assisted.

What Can Be Shred:

• Paper documents, including those with attached staples and paper clips.

Not Accepted:

• Pre-shredded paper of any kind
• Plastic bags (grocery bags, poly mailing bags, envelopes)
• Plastic folders
• 3-ring binders
• Books

Your Financial Documents — Shred or Save?

Declutter — and keep your identity secure — by throwing away those old documents taking up space. But be careful because some financial documents have a longer shelf life than others.

Documents that are safe to shred right away:

• Paid utility and billing statements
• ATM receipts
• Sales receipts

If you normally hold onto your documents, scan them electronically to a computer then discard the paper copy safely. Electronic statements (credit card, checking account, etc.) will eliminate keeping track of physical copies and the hassle of uploading them to your archives.

Documents safe to shred after one year, according to the Federal Trade Commission:

• Pay Stubs
• Credit Card statements
• Medical bills (unless in dispute)

The following documents should be kept forever and stored in a secure place:

• Birth certificate
• Social Security card
• Legal will

Note: The FTC recommends keeping tax-related records for 7 years. The IRS normally has 3 years to complete an audit, but in some cases, seven is possible.

While decluttering can be stressful, please keep your financial documents in a safe and secure place until you can discard them safely. Shredding is one of the safest ways to throw away documents; get yourself a personal paper shredder or bring your documents to a community shred event.

Contact Cinfed with any questions.