Shredathon Events

Shredding sensitive documents is one way to reduce your risk of becoming an identity theft victim. Attend one of these free community shred events to keep your personal information out of the hands of crooks.

What to Bring
(Please do not bring stiff metal, plastic bags, DVDs or other items that will jam the shredder.)

Identity Theft Resources

(Listed by date, then alphabetically by city. To include your organization's event, contact Kristin Alexander at kalexander@atg.wa.gov.)

• MAPLE VALLEY/RENTON: Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  New Life Community Church, 15711 152nd Ave SE, Renton. Shredding provided by Shred-It.
• BELLINGHAM: Monday, May 12, 2008, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. **AGO Sponsored**
  Location change: Park Manor shopping mall, intersection of Birchwood Ave. and Northwest Ave. near Big Lots.
  Donated by Sound Shredding and Recycling.
• LAKE STEVENS: Saturday, May 17, 2008, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  City of Lake Stevens, 2211 Grade Road. Shredding provided by Shred-It.
• PUYALLUP: Saturday, June 7, 2008, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  Rainier Pacific Bank, 109 35th Ave. SE
  Jointly sponsored by the Better Business Bureau. No limit on shredded material. Info: (206) 676-4162
• SPOKANE: Saturday, June 8, 2o08
  Spokane C.O.P.S. is partnering with local credit unions to organize events at eight locations. Volunteers will fingerprint and photograph children as part of the Operation Family I.D. program. Additional details not yet available.
• EAST WENATCHEE: Saturday, June 21, 2008, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  Numerica Credit Union, 477 Grant Road
  Shredding donated by United Data Security. Identity theft information available. Info: (509) 462-6176
• TACOMA: Saturday, June 21, 2008, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  Financial Insights, 3110 Ruston Way, Suite C
  Participants are asked to bring canned goods to donate to a local food bank in exchange for free shredding. Info: (253) 628-6010.
• ABERDEEN: Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. **AGO Sponsored**
  Location TBA. Details coming soon!
  Guard It! identity theft forum with Attorney General Rob McKenna: Noon to 1:30 pm
  Shredding donated by LeMay
• OLYMPIA: Saturday, July 26, 2008, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  WSECU, 400 East Union St. Olympia. Shredding provided by Shred-It.
• MOSES LAKE: Thursday, August 14, 2008, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (AGO Sponsored)
  Location TBA. Details coming soon!
  Guard It! identity theft forum with Attorney General Rob McKenna: Noon to 1:30 pm
  Shredding donatedby United Data Security.
• CENTRALIA: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.**AGO Sponsored**
  Location TBA. Details coming soon!
  Guard It! identity theft forum with Attorney General Rob McKenna: Noon to 1:30 pm
  Shredding donated by LeMay
• GOLDENDALE: Tentatively planned for Wednesday, September 10, 2008.Details coming soon! **AGO Sponsored**
  Location TBA. In conjunction withGuard It! identity theft forum with Attorney General Rob McKenna.
• TACOMA:Ongoing, Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Tacoma Recycling Co., Inc., 2318 South Tacoma Way
  Offers free document destruction for private individuals who bring in less than 10 pounds of material during regular business hours. Consumers may witness their papers being destroyed. Businesses will be charged for this service. Info: (253) 474-9559

Reference to any specific business, commercial products, processes or services, or the use of any trade, firm or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the State of Washington, the Attorney General’s Office or its employees.

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