Secure Document Destruction

The Village partners with local organizations to provide opportunities for secure document destruction (paper shredding) throughout the year. Twice annually, the Village partners with Earthmover Credit Union to provide a drive-thru shredding event in which residents can safely dispose of secure documents. 

This is event is run by volunteers from the Village of Montgomery and Earthmover Credit Union. Participation is first come first serve and is complementary (four box maximum per vehicle), but donations are accepted on the day of the event and proceeds go directly to benefit a local charity in need. Each season, the charitable organization changes. In the past this event has raised thousands of dollars for organizations such as Kendall County Animal Shelter, Special Olympics of Illinois, Let It Be Us, Earthgivers, and other fantastic organizations supporting our local community.

Upcoming Secure Document Destruction Dates [Paper Only]

FALL '25 | Benefitting Earthgivers (a charitable arm of ECU raising money and awareness for local families and organizations in need)
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 9A-12P
10 Civic Center Ave., Montgomery (Montgomery Police Department)
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SPRING '26 | Tentatively Planned (date subject to change)
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9A-12P
10 Civic Center Ave., Montgomery (Montgomery Police Department)
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Guidelines and Information

Advance registration is not required. The Village contracts with a third-party vendor. The event is schedule from 9A-12P, but in the event the shredding trucks are filled the event will end early. 

PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR. Volunteers and staff will be onsite to assist residents will unloading the documents from their vehicle and safely destroying the documents. There is a maximum of four (4) boxes per vehicle. 

The Village tentatively plans two events each year, spring and fall, but based on vendor availability and timing, schedule is subject to change annually.