It’s always a good idea to shred your personal documents instead of just throwing them in the trash.

To mark Secure Your ID Day, Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific is hosting two free shredding events on Oahu and Maui.

The public is invited to bring up to three bags or boxes of documents for shredding, and clothes for donating, on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the following locations:

Oahu: Access Information Management, 98-736 Moanalua Loop, Aiea

Access Information Management, 98-736 Moanalua Loop, Aiea Maui: Access Information Management, 821 Eha St., Wailuku

The Oahu location will also accept computers for recycling and disposal.

“BBB Shred Day is a time for the community to take a proactive step in keeping their personal information safe,” said Tyler Andrew, BBB Northwest + Pacific CEO. “The threat of identity theft is real. Properly disposing of confidential documents is a great step toward being protected.”

As you consider what to get rid of and what to keep, here’s a reminder of what’s recommended to keep and what to shred throughout the years:

Keep for one year: bank statements, paid and undisputed bills, pay stubs

Keep for seven years: tax-related receipts, tax-related canceled checks, W-2s

Keep permanently: deeds, mortgages, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, birth certificates, tax returns, wills

Click here to learn more about Secure Your ID Day.