For Immediate Release:
August 21, 2015
County announces fall paper shredding days
Opportunities to dispose of old documents safely
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County will host three
fall 2015 Paper Shredding events in local communities so that Monmouth County residents have opportunities to get rid of old documents and confidential files safely.
All shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows:
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Saturday, Oct. 17 – Colts Neck Municipal Complex, 124 Cedar Ave.
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Saturday, Nov. 7 – Matawan Water Plant Parking Lot, entrance next to to 54 Middlesex Rd.
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Saturday, Dec. 5 – Holmdel Department of Public Works, 14 Crawfords Corner Rd.
"We are happy to offer these events for responsible paper disposal which will help residents reduce the risk of identity theft,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso. “The County continues to be proactive in removing recyclables from our waste stream and we encourage residents to do their part by making use of these events and all other county services for proper waste disposal.”
County residents may bring up to 100 lbs. to be shredded. The shredding event will stop once the shredding truck is full. All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck. Documents should be free of large binder clips; staples and paper clips may be left on documents.
This is a project of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and partner municipalities.
Information about these paper shredding events, recycling and removing other items from the County’s waste stream may be obtained from the County’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com or by calling 732-683-8686, ext. 6721.
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