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
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
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, October 6, 2022
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Wellington Village Park
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00 | Sandrell Rivers Theater
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Books and Books Coral Gables
7:30 pm to 8:45 pm | $17.00 | Ziff Opera House
Friday, October 7, 2022
$5.00 | Fern Forest Nature Center
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Boynton Beach Amphitheater
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Delray Beach
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bailey Contemporary Arts
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Funky Buddha Brewery
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Pastorius Park
6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | $0-25.00 | Homestead-Miami Speedway
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
6:30 pm | FREE | Books and Books Coral Gables
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 10:00 pm | FREE | Grandview Public Market
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | American German Club of The Palm Beaches
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Arts Garage
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark
Saturday, October 8, 2022
$25.00 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton
8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation
9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Las Olas Oceanside Park
9:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Miami Children’s Museum
11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | German American Social Club of Greater Miami
12:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $0-20.00 | Snyder Park
1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Commons Park
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Funky Buddha Brewery
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Pastorius Park
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
3:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $10.00 | American German Club of The Palm Beaches
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Grandview Public Market
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania City Hall
5:00 pm | FREE | Historic Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
5:00 pm | FREE | Miami Gardens City Hall
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Grandview Public Market
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
7:00 pm to 11:30 pm | $8.00-10.00 | Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema
Sunday, October 9, 2022
$25.00 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton
9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Las Olas Oceanside Park
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Las Olas Oceanside Park
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | American German Club of The Palm Beaches
12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $0-20.00 | Snyder Park
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Pastorius Park
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Funky Buddha Brewery
1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Commons Park
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
6:00 pm | FREE | North Beach Bandshell
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 9:00 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.
9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain
Monday, October 10, 2022
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
All Day | $5.00-6.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
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
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