The Heritage Bank will offer a free, secure way to destroy confidential records and information with a community shred day from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8.

"Shred It and Forget It" is open to the public and will be in the bank parking lot at 300 S. Main St. in Hinesville.

The community is invited to bring personal documents for secure, onsite shredding. Acceptable items include paper materials such as bank/credit card statements, checks, deposit slips, bound and stapled paper and all types of office paper. Unacceptable items include metal clips, binders, cardboard boxes, hazardous waste, trash, paper towels, plastics, glass, aluminum and computer hardware.

ShredEx, a secure document destruction company, will be on hand to ensure that documents are handled safely and securely. Team members from The Heritage Bank will assist with unloading boxes and bags from vehicles. For more information about this event, call The Heritage Bank at 800-624-6452.