Free, Secure Document Shredding for Our Patrons
How it Works
Drop your documents into the secure shredding containers in the lobby at the Northport Public Library building or the East Northport Public Library building.
That’s all there is to it!
Questions? Contact our Adult Reference Desk.
Visit the Library, or call us at 631-261-6930.
Guidelines for Patrons
You share this service with fellow patrons. Please limit your shredding to 500 sheets of paper per week.
- Deposit only personal sensitive documents like bank statements, tax materials, etc.
- Do not insert junk mail, newspapers, generic print materials, CDs, or any other items.
- This service is for personal use only by our patrons. It is not for use by businesses.
Document Security Information
Shredding receptacles and document destruction services are provided by the vendor Shred-it (www.shredit.com). Documents are stored in locked containers in the library, and regularly collected by Shred-it. As an NAID AAA-certified organization, Shred-it meets or exceeds the requirements established by the National Association for Information Destruction.
Other shredding resources:
Libraries in the Town of Huntington occasionally offer document shredding services. View a list of all public libraries in the Town of Huntington for additional contact information.
Announced shredding events:
Note: Some shredding services may be limited to a library's patrons. All dates, times, locations, and other details are subject to change. Please contact individual libraries to confirm information and shredding guidelines.
Elwood Public Library
Saturday, November 16, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Call to confirm date and times: (631) 499-3722