Free paper shredding and safe prescription disposal are offered by Broward Sheriff’s Office exclusively for Broward residents.
Shred-A-Thon events are intended to avoid identity theft by shredding personal papers with private information. The events also accept old unused prescription medications for safe disposal. In fact, incentives are offered for turning in prescriptions.
The reward is a $5 gift card, one per family while supplies last.
Events are offered occasionally 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at different venues, including for 2022 & 2023
September 10 Parkland Equestrian center, 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland 33067
September 17 Deerfield Beach, Fire Rescue Station, 590 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442
October 1 North Lauderdale District Office, 701 SW 71st Avenue, North Lauderdale 33068
November 5 West Park City Hall, 1965 S State Road 7, West Park
December 3 Bass Pro Shops, 200 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach
January 28 Cooper City District Office, 10580 Stirling Road, Cooper City 33026
For shredding, drop off a maximum of 2 boxes per vehicle, within specific size guidelines. Up to 16 inches length, 12 inches width, 12 inches height.
For information, phone 954-831-8902 or log onto the website.
Entertainment & events
Sunday, February 5, 2023
9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Hollywood
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $17.00-50.00 | Wellington Village Park
10:00 am | $16.00 | Museum of Graffiti
10:30 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $5.00 | St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Greynolds Park
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.
9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain
Monday, February 6, 2023
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
All Day | $5.00-6.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Amphitheater in Boca Raton
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Arts Garage
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | FREE | Stranahan Park
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom
Thursday, February 9, 2023
$21.00 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
12:00 pm | FREE | Alamo Park
4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Old Post Office
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00 | IS Projects
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
Friday, February 10, 2023
FREE | Seminole Hard Rock
$21.00 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Lawn at Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | City Park
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Weston Regional Park
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Discounted | Mizner Park in Boca
$21.00 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
FREE | Seminole Hard Rock
8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation
9:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Miami Children’s Museum
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park
11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
1:30 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Surfside Town Hall
4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Old Post Office
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema
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