Properly disposing of old financial records and other sensitive documents is very important. When documents are ready to be disposed of, experts recommend shredding to assure that sensitive personal information does not get into the wrong hands. This includes any financial or medical information, for example, that carries Social Security numbers or bank / credit card account numbers and other data that needs to be protected.

Now, thanks to the sponsorship of two area businesses, a public shredding event has been scheduled to help you properly dispose of documents and donate to the fire company as well. Thanks to ServPro of Kennett Square / Oxford and local State Farm Agent PJ Mullin, a portable shredding truck will receive documents for shredding at the WGFC fire station in New London on Saturday, October 29.

From 9am to 12 Noon, you can drive in and drop off documents for shredding at no charge. Staff will assist, and donations for the WGFC will be collected. With the event 60 days away, now is the time to start reviewing your financial records and other materials, and set aside items that need to be shredded -- so get going ... no excuses!

How long should you keep financial records? If you have an accountant or tax advisor, seek their advice. The Internal Revenue Service has information, found here: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/how-long-should-i-keep-records All experts agree that proper disposal is important (never simply throw out sensitive information into the general trash).

The WGFC is at 1 Fire House Lane, behind the Sunoco Gas Station on Route 896 (New London Road).