First Independent Hosts Free Paper Shred and Styrofoam Recycling Events to Celebrate Community Banking Week

Vancouver, WA – First Independent is hosting four free paper shred events in April to celebrate Community Banking Week, April 20-24. Free paper shred events will take place on all four Saturdays in April, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the following branch locations: Fisher’s Landing, 1408 SE 164th, on April 4; Battle Ground, 601 W Main, on April 11; Stevenson, 167 NW Second, on April 18; and Cascade Park, 11515 E Mill Plain, on April 25. The shred events at Fisher’s Landing and Battle Ground, on April 4 and 11 respectively, also will offer Styrofoam collection.
First Independent promotes shredding of confidential documents as a precautionary measure against identity theft. Large trucks at each event will shred the paper onsite, providing a convenient, secure way for people to dispose of sensitive paper documents.
“As a locally-owned bank about to celebrate 100 years in southwest Washington, we’re focused on providing value-added services that help our community," said Brett Bryant, Executive Vice President and Director of Personal and Business Banking. “Regardless of financial situation, protecting one’s identity is something everyone needs to do. Shredding is just one of the solutions we offer to help people take more control over their financial lives and protect their financial future.”
All events are free and open to the pubic and will include complimentary refreshments, giveaways and a chance to win a Solio solar charger for hand-held devices such as cell phones and MP3 players.