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DC Shred Day

DC often hosts shred events to keep local resident’s private information secure. Shred days are popular because they offer an opportunity for community members to come together and safely shred their private documents while raising awareness on the importance of information security. Companies and organizations throughout the east coast sponsor shred events to help keep their local communities safe, secure, and aware.

What Does a Shred Event in DC Look Like?

Shred Day in DC

A shred day is when a mobile shredding truck comes to a particular location in DC and shreds the paperwork of individuals from around the community. These events are sponsored by Washington based companies, non-profits, and other organizations who pay to have a paper shredding truck stop at a location for several hours.

Shred days are typically open to the public, although the rules are established by the company who organizes the event. An average event lasts 2-3 hours and is typically held on a Saturday morning at a central, public location.

Why Host a DC Shred Day?

Shred events are held for a variety of reasons. While the main priority of a shred event is to raise awareness on information security and help community members shred their confidential files, many events also raise money for a local cause.

In addition, the organization hosting the event also gains positive exposure in the community. The shred event host gets a chance to interact with local community members while helping them keep their private information secure.

Looking to Attend a Local Shredding Event?

Shred days happen in cities throughout the U.S. year-round. If you are interested in attending a shred day in your DC community, contact your local municipalities. It’s common for police stations and banks to host shred days, so reach out to your local institutions and ask when the next event will be.

Host a Shred Event in your DC Neighborhood

Interested in hosting a shred event in Washington? Call us at (202) 552-1525 or fill out the form on the right and we will help you get started. We’ll help you schedule a shredding truck and offer extensive marketing support to ensure your shred event is a success.

Washington DC Paper Shredding
900 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 552-1525
Email: info@washingtondcpapershreddingservice.com