RALEIGH, N.C.– An increased demand for shred events has prompted State Employees’ Credit Union to expand their 2017 schedule from 100 to 150 events per year, the credit union said.
Over the past few years, Shred Days at State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) have become a convenient, cost-effective and very popular option for members seeking safe, secure ways to destroy sensitive documents no longer needed, the credit union said. SECU began providing the complimentary statewide paper shredding and recycling service in 2015 in conjunction with Shred-it, a leader in secure document management services.
According to Jim Coates, Vice President of SECU’s Charlotte-Park Road branch, “SECU members came in droves for our event last September. They were lined up well ahead of time waiting for the trucks to open their doors. It was overwhelming, but amazing that we collected 28,750 pounds of shredded material during a four-hour period. Everyone who participated really appreciated the value of the service and the opportunity to protect themselves through the safe disposal of their confidential information.”
Statistics provided by Shred-it showed that nearly 200 SECU branch events held since 2015 resulted in over 1,084,000 pounds (542 tons) of shredded paper, saving North Carolinians approximately $184,000 in fees for comparable industry services. Shred-it notes that all shredded paper is recycled and results in a positive environmental impact. In fact, SECU reported its members’ 542 tons of recycled paper saved over 9,200 trees and eliminated the need for roughly 1,626 cubic yards of landfill space. And, for every ton of recycled paper, 7,000 gallons of water and 380 gallons of oil needed for paper production were conserved, saving these valuable resources.