Atkinson Self Storage at 1800 N. First St. is a self-storage and RV parking facility that hosted its annual shredding event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14. From left, manager Stephanie Roe worked the event with her employees, Yesenia Mayo and Rachel Allen.

 

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Atkinson Self Storage is a family-owned self-storage and RV parking facility that celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024.

Located at 1800 N. First St., the organization hosted a shred event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14. According to Atkinson manager Stephanie Roe, the event is important because it keeps Dixonites safe.

“Identity theft is on the rise, so it is good to make sure there is no paper trail so others cannot access your personal information. It also helps with clutter around the home,” said Roe.

Roe has managed Atkinson Self Storage since 2020, succeeding her aunt, Carol Parker, who had managed the location for 16 years.

Parker originally established the shred event, which went on hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Roe revived the event in 2021, when social distancing and quarantine regulations were lifted.

Since 2023, Atkinson has partnered with Red Dog Shredz, a shredding service based out of Sacramento.

“We previously worked with another company that would take the proceeds from the event,” said Roe. “We had to start paying out-of-pocket for shredding services but we tend to break even.”

Atkinson Self Storage partnered with Red Dog Shredz, a shredding service based out of Sacramento. Red Dog event coordinator and truck operator Corey Rohr was on-site with a specially designed truck with a built-in shredder.

Corey Rohr, Red Dog event coordinator and truck operator, has been in the business for 15 years. Red Dog uses a specially-designed truck with a shredder built into it. The shredder can hold up to 25 tons of paper. At the end of the June 14 event, all the shredded documents were driven to Sacramento for recycling.

“We secure your identity and protect the environment at the same time,” Rohr said.

According to Roe, the event draws approximately 50 to 100 Dixonites with, on average, five boxes each. Shredding services at the time of the event cost $10 per banker-sized box and both cash and card payments were accepted.

According to Atkinson Self Storage manager Stephanie Roe, the annual shred event draws approximately 50 to 100 Dixonites with, on average, five boxes each. According to Red Dog event coordinator and truck operator Corey Rohr, the shredder can handle up to 25 tons of paper. At the end of the shred event, all shredded materials were taken to Sacramento for recycling.

Outside of the shred event, Atkinson offers a multitude of services.

“We have storage space for home goods, cars and RVs, as well as inside and outside parking,” Roe said. “We also have boxes, packing supplies and merchandise in the office. I believe what sets us apart is that we are family-owned, so we do whatever we can based on the customer’s needs. I treat the site as my home and the tenants like family.”

Roe and her staff, including Rachel Allen and Yesenia Mayo, are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

For more information, visit the Atkinson Self Storage Facebook page or call 707-693-9200.