Yakima Shreds & Meds Day Helps Protect You and Your Family

You know about the drug epidemic that spans across the country and affects people everywhere. You’ve heard about the risks and dangers that come with identity theft, and how it’s one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. Well, your next opportunity to help safeguard yourself (and your community) from those dangers is coming up, and we have the details below.

Yakima Valley Shreds & Meds Day!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24th for the next Shreds and Meds Day at The Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce (10 N. 9th Street in Yakima). Plus, you can meet the Yakima County DOC K-9s, Scout and Luka!

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You’re able to bring you unwanted documents and medicines to the event for safe disposal starting at 9 am and going strong until 1 pm.

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Shred Your Documents!

Whether it’s bank statements, checks, bank records, financial records, really any type of personal information you no longer need and don’t want to risk falling into the wrong hands, you are allowed to bring up to 2 banker boxes or 3 grocery bags (per person) worth of documents for shredding.

This is first-come, first-served, and there is only one shred truck, so if the truck fills up before 1 pm, the shred part of the event will be concluded.

Safely Dispose Of Your Medication

You are more than welcome to turn in any expired or unused prescription medication for proper and safe disposal. There is no limit on how much you can turn in, but it is requested that you keep the meds and shreds separated.

How Much Does The Shreds & Med Event Cost?

This is a free event, but donations are greatly welcomed.

“While the service is 100% free, all donations from this event directly support the Yakima County DOC K-9 program for Luka and Scout's training, supplies, and needs!”
– Crime Stoppers Yakima County Facebook Page.

For more information, including successes from previous Shreds & Meds events, visit SafeYakimaValley.org.