Shredding Guidelines

Deer Park Public Library is providing shredding services to its patrons free of charge. A shredding container is installed in the hallway next to the Fax and Copy machines.

 Guidelines to patrons:

• Patrons should limit their shredding to 500 sheets of paper per week.
• Only personal sensitive documents (bank statements, tax materials, bills, etc.) are to be deposited.
• Folders, magazines, books, newspapers, junk mail, generic print materials and any other items may not be inserted in the container.
• In case the shredding container is temporarily full, documents for shredding may not be left in any other place in the library.
• This service is only for personal use by the patrons of Deer Park Public Library. Businesses may not use this service.
• Patrons can contact Adult Reference Department with any questions in regards to this service: (631) 586-3000.

Document Security Information

Shredding receptacles and document destruction services are provided by the vendor Shred-it (www.shredit.com). Documents are stored in a locked container in the library and are regularly collected by Shred-it. Shred-it is certified by NAID AAA and meets or exceeds the requirements established by the National Association for Information Destruction.

Sustainability

Shred-it recycles and repurposes shredded materials whenever possible, following NAID AAA-certified processes.