Spokane, WA -- Need to dispose of sensitive documents, statements, and other personal papers from your home or office? Bring them to STCU's Valley Branch to shred for free on Saturday, October 20.
Residents and businesses are invited to bring up to one 10-ream paper box or its equivalent to be professionally and securely destroyed during Washington state's first Credit Union Shred Day.
What: Free shredding of documents.
Where: STCU's Spokane Valley Branch, 13501 E. Sprague Ave.
When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 20
Cost: FREE!
A mobile shredding unit provided by United Data Security will shred your documents at the Valley Branch during the times listed above.
STCU staff volunteers will assist you. The event is open to both credit union members and non-members at various sites statewide. There is no charge to shred your documents on Shred Day.
Experts say that personal documents left in the trash invite the possibility of identity theft. Criminals need very little information to steal your identity, so you should avoid leaving these documents in your garbage canisters:
Shred Day is sponsored by STCU and others to celebrate International Credit Union Week and to emphasize the importance of safely destroying sensitive documents and personal information.
To find out other ways that your can help to prevent identity theft, click here!
