Yakima Shreds & Meds Event Set for April 25
Your next chance to help safeguard against identity theft and help reduce and protect against drug use in the Yakima Valley is coming up in April, and we have all the details about the next Shreds & Meds Day!
Identity Theft Is A Big Deal In Washington
I’ve been the victim of identity theft 2 times. Fortunately for me, I was able to notice the issues and put a quick stop to it before it could get way out of hand and be a trouble for years.
Looking at identity theft in Washington (as a whole), our state is one of the better ones. According to recent stats from our friends at WalletHub, the Evergreen State ranks as the 41st state in the country for identity theft crimes. I firmly believe it’s because of great events like the Shreds & Meds that help keep Washington for climbing those ranks.
Yakima’s First Shred & Med Event Of 2026 Details
We’ve got the details for you on the next Shreds & Meds day taking place in Yakima, courtesy of Safe Yakima Valley.
- Date: April 25th
- Time: 9 am – 1 pm
- Location: The Yakima Chamber of Commerce (10 North 9th Street, in Yakima).
Details for Shred & Meds Events in Toppenish and Grandview will be announced soon.
“The safe destruction of documents reduces the risk of identity theft, and safely discarding unwanted/unused medications reduces the risk of youth experimenting with prescription pills.”
– Safe Yakima Valley
What Is Allowed @ Shreds & Meds Event
Meds: You can bring expired or unused medication and drugs (no questions asked), and there is no limit.
Shreds: You can bring up to 2 banker boxes or 3 grocery bags of documents you wish to be shredded and safely destroyed. When the shred truck fills up, no more shreds will be accepted.
Many Hands Make A Great Yakima Event
The Shreds & Meds event happens twice a year (April and October) and requires a lot of help to make it a success for the community every time. Luckily, there are many great sponsors that believe in this event.
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A big thanks to: Cashmere Valley Bank, CI Shred, Yakima Police Department, Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Leanard rickey, El Triunfo, Ziply, and Yakima Valley Farm Worker’s Clinic.
For more information on the Shreds & Meds event (or Safe Yakima Valley), visit SafeYakimaValley.org.
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