Shredding sensitive documents is a great way to protect yourself from fraud. Here are eight resources to help you find free shredding services near you.

1. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General maintains a list of community shred events across the state.
2. LeMay Mobile Shredding offers free community shred events in western Washington. Check the Community Shred Event Calendar for times and locations.
3. King County Recycling Collection Events may provide opportunities to shred documents. Please see the website for details.
4. Kittitas County residents have access to free confidential shredding through the Solid Waste Office.
5. Lewis County’s Solid Waste Utility organizes sensitive document shredding events, as well as recycling events that include opportunities to shred documents. See the calendar for details.
6. Pierce County residents can find a list of local shred events through the Pierce County government.
7. In Spokane County, DeVries Business Services offers multiple community shred days. Please see the calendar for times and locations.
8. The Thurston County Solid Waste department tracks community shred events in its Where Do I Take My? directory.