Spring is finally here in the New River Valley — and that means it’s time to open the windows, declutter the closets, and tackle all the stuff you’ve been putting off since last year. But when it comes to spring cleaning, two categories tend to pile up fast and cause the most confusion: old documents and old electronics.

What do you do with a box of tax returns? Throwing them in the trash isn’t just wasteful — it can actually put you at serious risk.

Here’s your complete guide to safely and responsibly dealing with old documents this spring — and how NRV Shipping in Radford and Pulaski, VA can help make it easy.

Why You Shouldn’t Just Throw Old Documents in the Trash

Identity theft is the fastest-growing financial crime in the United States — and one of the most common ways it happens is through discarded paperwork. Old bank statements, tax returns, medical records, and utility bills contain sensitive personal information that criminals can use to open credit accounts, file fraudulent tax returns, or access your financial accounts.

Even documents that seem harmless — like an old insurance card or a pre-approved credit offer — can be used against you. If it has your name, address, Social Security number, account number, or date of birth on it, it needs to be shredded, not tossed.

What Documents Should You Shred?

What Documents Should You Keep?

How NRV Shipping Can Help: Secure Document Shredding in Radford, VA

Don’t have a shredder at home? No problem. NRV Shipping offers secure, on-site document shredding at our Radford and Pulaski locations.

Instead of spending hours feeding papers into a home shredder — or worse, tossing sensitive documents in the recycling bin — just bring your documents to us. Our shredding service is fast, secure, and gives you peace of mind knowing your personal information has been properly destroyed.