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.)

• CHEHALIS: Saturday, July 19, 2008, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  WSECU, 2015 Kresky Ave.  N.E.
  Shredding provided by Shred-It. Enter to win a $100 gas card or a personal document shredder Info: 1-800-562-0999
• OLYMPIA: Saturday, July 26, 2008, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  WSECU, 400 East Union St. Olympia.
  Shredding provided by Shred-It. Enter to win a $100 gas card or a personal document shredder Info: 1-800-562-0999
• 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: {DATE CHANGE} 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-1:30 pm
  Shredding donated by LeMay
• ABERDEEN: Thursday, September 11, 2008, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. **AGO Sponsored**
  Aberdeen Senior Center, 117 E. Third Ave.
  Guard It! identity theft forum with Attorney General Rob McKenna: Noon-1:30 p.m.
  Shredding donated by LeMay
• 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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