WATERLOO, Iowa –Veridian Credit Union said its Shred Day accepted its millionth pound of unwanted, sensitive documents on the event’s 10th anniversary.
The credit union hosted mobile shred trucks from Shred-it in Ankeny, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Waterloo, Iowa. Since the first Community Shred Day in 2009, the free event has allowed attendees to protect their identities by safely disposing of sensitive documents. The shredded material is recycled into commercial-grade paper products, saving an estimated 8,063 trees.
“Community Shred Day is the most-requested and best-attended event we host,” said Trina Becker, Veridian’s manager of loss prevention. “That shows people understand the importance of safely disposing of sensitive documents, and we’re happy to provide a free and convenient opportunity to help them do it.”
At right, Ryan Gehrke and other members of Boy Scout Troup 28 unloaded boxes and bags of documents to be shredded at Veridian Credit Union’s Community Shred Day event.