Washington Trust To Host Free Community Shred Days in June

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Washington Trust announces free Community Shred Days across Rhode Island locations in June 2025, demonstrating its commitment to identity protection and environmental sustainability.

The events will be held on two Saturdays:

• June 7th (10am-noon): Locations in North Kingstown, Westerly, and Coventry
• June 14th (10am-noon): Locations in Barrington and Smithfield

Community members can bring up to two boxes of sensitive documents, including paper materials, DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and floppy discs. No need to remove staples, rubber bands, folders, or paper clips. While the service is free, the bank is partnering with Amenity Aid to collect hygiene product donations, supporting their mission to combat hygiene poverty in Rhode Island.

This initiative aligns with Washington Trust's broader strategy to promote data security, identity protection, and environmental responsibility in the communities they serve.

WESTERLY, R.I., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Trust Company will host free Community Shred Days at several branch locations throughout Rhode Island on Saturday, June 7^th and Saturday, June 14^th. All events will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Washington Trust customers and community members are welcome to take part in the events. All paper products that may contain sensitive or personal information will be accepted, as will DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and floppy discs that have been removed from their case. Staples, rubber bands, folders and paper clips do NOT need to be removed. There is a two-box maximum per person.

The events are free, but the Bank will be collecting hygiene product donations at all locations, in partnership with Amenity Aid, an organization dedicated to ending hygiene poverty by collecting & distributing personal hygiene items to direct service agencies throughout RI.

The shred days are part of Washington Trust's broader efforts to help to educate community members about identity protection, data security and environmental sustainability.

The dates and locations for the 2025 Summer Community Shred Days are:

June 7^th, 10 am-noon:

• Washington Trust, 7625 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI
• Washington Trust, 126 Franklin St, Westerly, RI
• Washington Trust, 732 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI

June 14^th, 10 am-noon

• Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd, Barrington, RI
• Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J Hawkins Jr. Trail, Smithfield, RI

For more information, visit www.washtrust.com/shred.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST^®

Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is recognized as the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island and one of the Northeast's premier financial services companies. Washington Trust values its role as a community bank and is committed to helping the people, businesses, and organizations of New England improve their financial lives. The Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management services through its offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts and a full suite of convenient digital tools. Washington Trust is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. Washington Trust is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a publicly-owned holding company which trades on NASDAQ: WASH. For more information, visit the Bank's website at www.washtrust.com or the Corporation's website at ir.washtrust.com.

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FAQ

When are Washington Trust's (WASH) free Community Shred Days in June 2025?

Washington Trust (WASH) is hosting Community Shred Days on two Saturdays: June 7th and June 14th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at multiple Rhode Island locations.

What items can you bring to Washington Trust's 2025 Shred Days?

You can bring paper documents with sensitive information, DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and floppy discs (removed from cases). Items like staples, rubber bands, folders, and paper clips don't need to be removed. There's a two-box limit per person.

Which locations is Washington Trust (WASH) hosting Shred Days on June 7, 2025?

On June 7, 2025, shredding events will be held at Washington Trust branches in North Kingstown (7625 Post Road), Westerly (126 Franklin St), and Coventry (732 Tiogue Ave).

Is Washington Trust's Community Shred Day completely free?

Yes, the shredding service is free, but Washington Trust is collecting hygiene product donations in partnership with Amenity Aid to help end hygiene poverty in Rhode Island.

What are the June 14, 2025 locations for Washington Trust Shred Days?

On June 14, 2025, the shredding events will be held at Barrington Public Library (281 County Rd) and Smithfield Senior Center (1 William J Hawkins Jr. Trail).