Free document shredding is Nov. 8 in Sarasota

In partnership with The Bay, the city of Sarasota will host a return of Shred Stock, a free drive-up document shredding event in the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 8.

City residents will have the opportunity to securely destroy up to four boxes of documents, including papers and file folders with or without staples and paper clips. Materials should be placed in the vehicle trunk to be removed and destroyed on-site by Records and Information Management Division staff. Empty boxes will be returned to residents’ vehicles.

Local band The Garbage Men will perform 1960s hits on their home-built instruments. During the first Shred Stock event in March 2025, more than 180 disposed of documents. Shred Stock is available for city of Sarasota residents only. Participants may be asked to show proof of residency upon arrival.