KEIZER, Ore.–Two of the three Oregon State Credit Union annual Free Community Shred Days in Albany and Corvallis have already accepted more than 20 tons of sensitive materials. In addition, the credit union is continuing its partnership with Marion-Polk Food Share to accept food and cash donations on their behalf during the event.
Oregon State Credit Union’s first two Shred Days in 2017 served 1,268 vehicles dropping off their dated documents for safe and secure disposal. In addition, the shredding and recycling of 43,133 pounds of paperwork saved more than 355 trees, 147,000 gallons of water, 690 cubic yards of landfill and more than 1650 gallons of oil saved. It also prevented more than 1,260 pounds of pollutants from entering the atmosphere.
The estimated value of those sustainability efforts total more than $100,000, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. At this event last year, the credit union also brought in 447 pounds of donated food for Marion-Polk Food Share, Oregon State reported.
“We remain an active partner in the Keizer community. Partnering with local law enforcement and now Marion-Polk Food Share, these events have been very well received,” said Oregon State Credit Union Keizer Branch Manager Craig Williams.