SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- The Utah Division of Consumer Protection and Gov. Spencer J. Cox declared April 18, 2025, as the official Declutter Day in Utah.
The division is hosting a community event, along with the University of Utah's Sustainability Office, on Friday, April 18, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Utah Guardsman Lot. It will offer Utahns a way to safely dispose of sensitive documents and electronics to reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud.
Utahns can shred documents with private or personally identifiable information, including bank statements, tax records, and medical bills. In addition, participants can safely dispose of e-waste, such as hard drives, computers, and cell phones.
There will also be medication disposal services and an area to donate household items and clothing.
According to a press release, reports of identity theft in Utah to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have been declining since 2020, however, the agency still received over 5,000 reports of identity theft in 2024. Safely disposing of sensitive information can help protect people against this crime.