Shredded paper

Shredded paper has a high chance of falling off the conveyor belts at the Materials Recovery Facility.

Please try to avoid shredding paper if possible and instead:

  • cross out any personal details using a marker
  • rip the paper into halves or quarters
  • transfer your paper bills online.

If you must shred paper, please put small amounts into other cardboard or paper items such as cereal boxes or paper envelopes before putting into your recycling bin (yellow lid).

You can also send your confidential documents for safe shredding and recycling to Send and Shred.