Three FREE document shredding events are scheduled for Oakland County residents this year throughout the county. Confidential and personal documents will be shred on site by Rapid Shred's state-of-the-art high volume shredding truck.

The first event will be held Wednesday, April 21, 5-7 p.m. at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford (enter from Pontiac Lake Road).

Two other document shredding events will be held throughout the year. They are scheduled as follows:

• Monday, Aug. 16, 9-11 a.m. at Catalpa Oaks County Park, 27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield
• Wednesday, Oct. 6, 9-11 a.m. at Red Oaks County Park Youth Soccer Complex, 29601 John R Road, Madison Heights

The truck will be in the parking lots; there is no need for residents to leave their cars. Arrive early as there is typically a line of cars, but the line moves quickly.

Residents are reminded to limit documents to three or four boxes of paper only. This service is available to residents; no commercial or business use.

These events are sponsored by Vibe Credit Union, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Oakland County Farmers Market and Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Oakland County Farmers Market

The Oakland County Farmers Market is located at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford. It is a producer-direct market that hosts more than 100 farmers and artisans representing 17 Michigan counties. For details, call 248-858-5495.