MECU Member Shred Event

Are you a MECU member with paper documents to shred?

You are invited to this free event at our Commerce Center and Seton Branches on Saturday, September 17, between 9 am and 12 pm.
Bring up to two boxes of paper documents for shredding
Don’t forget your expired, plastic credit cards!
Certain items cannot be shredded. Please read below for more details.

What is a “shred event,” and what may I bring to shred?

A shred event is held to destroy any paper containing personal and private information. You can bring up to two boxes of personal papers. Paper clips, staples, rubber bands, and small fasteners are OK.
 

Who may attend the event?

If you are a MECU member, this event is for you!
 

Who is the shredding provider?

ProShred® Security is a locally owned information destruction business that specializes in shredding financial information.
 

What CANNOT be shredded?

Non-paper objects will not be shredded. ProShred CANNOT shred: 
 
  • 3-ring Binders
  • Batteries
  • Boxes
  • CDs
  • Data Tapes
  • DVDs
  • Expired Medications
  • Metal Objects
  • Sharp Objects (Needles of Any Kind)
  • Trash
  • X-Rays

Batteries, matches, lighters, and cell phones if comingled with paper will cause the ProShred truck to catch fire. Any member with these items will be refused shredding service.

Please note: ProShred reserves the right to sort through the items prior to shredding and/or refuse to shred items if a member appears to have harmful or improper objects.
 

Where will the shredding event be held?

Shredding trucks will be stationed outside of our Commerce Center and Seton Branches on Saturday, September 17, between 9 am and 12 pm.

Why is MECU holding this event?

Because we care about your financial well-being! One way to protect your financial information and identity is to shred documents that contain identifying information. This includes, but is not limited to, name, date of birth, bank account number, social security number, etc.
 

I keep all of my private documents in a box. Will ProShred dispose of the box for me?

No. ProShred cannot shred or dispose of empty boxes, bags, or other waste from the shred event. Any boxes or trash bags are the member’s responsibility and cannot be given to the ProShred driver for removal.
 

Will the event be held in the event of inclement weather?

No. ProShred CANNOT shred wet or damp paper. The paper will shut down the shredder. Any event cancellations will be posted on our website the morning of the event.
 
In addition, do not bring damp or wet paper to be shredded. Your items will be refused.