Free Shredding Events Across New York: The Big Shred NY!

Free Shredding Events Across New York: The Big Shred NY!

AARP members and guests are invited to join us for free paper shredding events at select locations around New York state. Connect with AARP New York to help combat fraud and safeguard yourself from identity theft by shredding sensitive personal documents after tax season.

Documents will be shredded on-site at no cost. There is a limit of 3 boxes or bags per person. This event is for paper only. Metal, plastic, magazines, cardboard, and other materials can damage the shredders and will not be accepted. Please remove metal binder clips beforehand.

Shredding trucks will operate during the scheduled time or until they reach full capacity. Shred site addresses will be provided after you complete your registration.

*Shred events are being held statewide, including New York City, Albany, Rochester, and Long Island. Please bookmark this page as new dates and locations will be added. 

AARP New York is offering two webinars on fraud prevention—on Tuesday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 21. Registration is required.

Webinars:

    1.   Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

Money Mindset: Dissecting a Scam

Our “Dissecting a Scam” workshop will teach you how to recognize the red flags of a scam, so you can safeguard yourself and others and disengage from scammers. 

https://events.aarp.org/MM26DissectScams

    2.   Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

Money Mindset: Financial & Emotional Impact of Fraud.

Fraud can be financially and emotionally devastating for victims. Our “Financial & Emotional Impact of Fraud” workshop will review the impact fraud can have and what steps to take if it happens to you or a loved one.

https://events.aarp.org/MM26FraudImpact

 

Shred Events in New York – *Registration is required to receive the event location

April 2026:

NYC Locations

1. Manhattan

• Thursday, April 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

          New York, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredLenoxHill

• Friday, April 10 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

          New York, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredARCJackieRobinson

• Thursday, April 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

          New York, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredEsplanadeGardens

• Wednesday, April 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

          New York, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShred9thAve-57thSt

2. Queens

• Tuesday, April 28 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

          Flushing, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredFlushing

• Thursday, April 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

          Queens, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredQueens

3. Brooklyn

• Saturday, April 11 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

          Brooklyn, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredGeorgetowneShoppingCtr

• Saturday, April 25 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

          Brooklyn, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredCrownHeightsApts

4. Bronx

• Saturday, April 11 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

          Bronx, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredNorthBronxYMCA

5. Staten Island

• Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

          Staten Island, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredStatenIsland

 

Upstate Locations

6. Capital Region & Hudson Valley

• Friday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

          Albany, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredAlbanyNY

• Friday, April 24 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

          Poughkeepsie, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredPoughkeepsieNY

• Thursday, April 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

          Hopewell Junction, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredHopewellJunction

7. Western New York

• Saturday, April 11 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

          Amherst, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredAmherst

• Saturday, April 18 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

          Rochester, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredRochesterNY

• Friday, April 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

          Batavia, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredBatavia

• Thursday, April 30 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

          Lancaster, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredLancaster

8. Central New York

• Friday, April 10 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

          Cicero, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredCiceroSYR

 

Long Island Locations

9. Nassau County

• Friday, April 24 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

          Levittown, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredLevittown

• Friday, April 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

          Freeport, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredFreeportNY

• Saturday, May 2 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

          New Hyde Park, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredNewHydeParkNY

10. Suffolk County

• Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

          Centereach, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredCentereach

• Saturday, May 2 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

          Bay Shore, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredBayShore

 

May 2026

Upstate Locations

     1.   Capital Region

• Friday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

          Glens Falls, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredGlensFallsNY

NYC Locations

     2.   Brooklyn

• Sunday, May 3 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

          Brooklyn, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredProspectPark

     3.   Bronx

• Friday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

          Bronx, NY

          Register: https://events.aarp.org/BigShredBronx

 

*Shredding services will be performed by a third party.  All documents and information provided for shredding are subject to that party’s privacy and information security policies.

 

Fraud Fridays – Safety Tips

Fraud Fridays is a digital series that helps New Yorkers stay one step ahead of the latest scams. From March 6 through May 8, we’ll share timely warnings and practical tips on AARP New York’s Facebook and Instagram channels. Follow us @AARPNY to stay one step ahead and get the information you need, when you need it.

For more information on how to keep safe from identity theft fraud, and alerts regarding other types of scams, visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

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