State Rep. Jerry Costello II (D-Smithton) and the Monroe County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Committee are hosting a Community Shred Day on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Schnucks parking lot in Columbia from 9 a.m. to noon.

Residents are urged to bring documents that contain personally identifiable information — old bank statements, tax returns, bills, receipts, credit card applications and outdated medical records – to be safely shredded. Please remember to remove all paper clips, staples and other bindings.

 This event is free to the public
• Limit two boxes per car.
• Cardboard boxes cannot be left at event.
• Residential shredding only (no commercial shredding).
• Shredding accepted until shred trucks reach capacity.

For more information, contact Costello’s office at 618-282-7284 or staterepcostello@gmail.com.