Free Paper Shredding Service

City of Lake Forest

NOTE:  Residents are currently limited to one box per week. 

In an effort to combat identity theft, Lake Forest Police Services offers a free confidential paper shredding program for Lake Forest residents. Drop-off bins are located at the Lake Forest City Hall Police Services counter (100 Civic Center Drive). Documents are placed into locked bins and are shredded by Saddleback Shredding Inc., a company bonded through the Western Surety Company.

Program Guidelines

• Participants must bring proof of Lake Forest residency (such as an utility bill) or identification with current mailing address.
• Participants may bring one storage box (approximately 10 inches Height, 15 inches Width, 24 inches Diamer) per week.
• Storage boxes should be filled with paper documents only. No CDs.
• Only documents listing personal information (e.g., Date of Birth, Social Security Number, and Account Information) are eligible for this free shredding program. No junk mail.
• Drop off hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
• Program is not available to businesses.