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
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
Discounted | AMC Theatres
Discounted | Various sites in Palm Beach Co.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Amphitheater in Boca Raton
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Discounted | AMC Theatres
Discounted | Various sites in Palm Beach Co.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach
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 | $15.00 | Sandrell Rivers Theater
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co., Miami-Dade
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom, Miami-Dade
8:00 pm | FREE | New World Center
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Discounted | AMC Theatres
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Highland Oaks Park
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront
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, June 2, 2023
Discounted | AMC Theatres
FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
FREE | Tamarac Sports complex
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Centennial Park, Boynton Beach
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Centennial Park, Boynton Beach
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park
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 | Dania Pointe
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
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 11:00 pm | FREE | Clematis Street, WPB
7:30 pm | FREE | Mizner Park in Boca
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Arts Garage, Delray Beach
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark
Saturday, June 3, 2023
All Day | FREE | Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Discounted | AMC Theatres
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | African American Research Library
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
1:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Clematis Street, WPB
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
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Discounted | AMC Theatres
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Hollywood
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
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, Miami Beach
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., Miami-Dade
9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain
Monday, June 5, 2023
Discounted | AMC Theatres
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill, Miami-Dade
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