COMMUNITY PAPER SHREDDING AND RECYCLING EVENT
CELEBRATE AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Montgomery College Lot 13
MD Rt. 355/Hungerford Drive at Mannakee Street, Rockville
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Paper Shredding and Recycling Guidelines
- Limit: Five (5) paper bags or small boxes per vehicle of personal and confidential papers for shredding, such as financial and legal documents, receipts, tax, and medical records.
- Papers with staples or paper clips and envelopes with plastic windows are acceptable.
- Paper will be shredded on-site and then recycled. Please stay in your vehicle for safety and traffic flow. Watching the shredding is not permitted.
The shredding event will end at 2:00 PM or when the trucks are full—whichever comes first.
Please note: the event will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
For updates, visit: MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/Recycling
Residents only—no businesses, please.
Questions
For questions about the event, contact David Frank at 240-777-6446.
Curbside Recycling for Shredded Paper
Place shredded paper into a paper bag and staple or tape shut, or place in a small cardboard box with a secure lid and tape shut. Then, add this bag or box with your other mixed paper and cardboard in your blue wheeled mixed paper recycling cart. If you don't have a cart, place the sealed paper bag or small cardboard box next to your blue bin.
Preparing your shredded paper properly keeps it from blowing around your neighborhood while awaiting collection or while being emptied into the collection truck.
What if I have too much paper to shred at home?
You may drop-off paper for free shredding at Clean Cut Shredding
14820 Southlawn Lane, Rockville, MD 20850
7 am to 2 pm
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