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Paper Shredding Events Near Philadelphia
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COVID-19 update: HeartWork Organizing has no insight into which events might still happen as scheduled and which might not. PLEASE contact the event host (not us) for the latest.
Looking for a community shredding event near you? Bring your paperwork to shred to one of the events listed here in through the end of 2022. We attempt to ensure this information is updated and correct, but you really should verify dates, locations, fees, accepted materials and other pertinent details with the event hosts before heading to any shredding event.
Many of these events are free, but some are not. Many events hosted by municipalities are open only to local residents. Please check each venue. Find more general and useful information on shredding and recycling events here. Scroll down for event dates.
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Electronics Recycling
Most paper shredding events do NOT accept electronics for recycling. You might find this link helpful for electronics recycling drop off locations in PA. As of 2018, it’s difficult to find a site to recycle a large, non-flat screen TV due to laws and fees associated with electronics disposal. It is unlawful to put your TV at the curb in PA. Contact PAR Recycle Works for pickup of your tube-style monitors and TVs.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events
If improperly discarded, household products containing toxic chemicals can be a threat to people, pets and the environment. Never dispose of hazardous materials in the trash as they may harm your sanitation workers or result in a collection vehicle fire. It is also unsafe to pour HHW down a sink or storm drain as it will end up polluting our drinking water.
Please visit this website for Delaware County, PA HHW collection event dates and locations. https://www.delcopa.gov/recycle/hhw.html.
Please visit the state of Delaware’s page for the HHW and monthly paper shredding dates.
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Ongoing Paper Shredding Resources near Philadelphia
*NEW* ProShred Security in Paoli is offering Secure Saturdays EVERY WEEK.
ADDRESS: 25 Industrial Blvd., Paoli, PA 19301
TIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Event Description: $10.00/copy box of paper or equivalent, $20.00 minimum.Discounts for 8+ boxes.
Electronics accepted by appointment only – call us today!
Titan shred events at the following:
- First Friday of Every Month Bailiwick Office Park 252 West Swamp Road (Rt 313 & Rt 611 Bypass) Doylestown, PA 18901TIME: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Second Tuesday of Every Month Upper Moreland Township Library 117 Park Avenue (off Rt 611 in the Police Dept parking lot) Willow Grove, PA 19090 TIME: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. $10/box.
- Third Thursday of Every Month Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA 19067 TIME: 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM
Please double check all locations and times before attending.
Get TITAN Mobile Shredding’s NAID AAA Certified Document Destruction without setting up an appointment and no minimum service charge! For only $15.00 PER BOX you can get your confidential information securely destroyed while you watch at the following locations, rain or shine. Please call with any questions. COST at All Locations is $15 for each standard file box, copy paper box or the equivalent.
- One Box Minimum Quantity (12″ x 15″ x 10″ or equivalent) – No Maximum Box Quantity – Each Box is $15.00
- Cash or checks only please – no credit cards are accepted at Community Shredding.
- No reservation required – just stop by!
UPS Stores also offer shredding services, although these may not be immediate or free.
Wiggins Shredding also offers drop-off services at their locations:
- A box approximately 9″ x 12″ x 18″ (copy paper size) is $10 for the first box and $6.00 for each additional box.
- A box approximately 11″ x 13″ x 24″ (legal size) is $15.00 for the first box and $8.00 for each additional box.
- A 13 gallon trash bag is $10.00
- 2 paper grocery bags are $10.00
2022 Tear Fest dates are:
- Friday, February 4th from 3pm – 5pm
- Saturday, February 19th from 10am – 12pm
- Friday, March 4th from 3pm – 5pm
- Saturday, March 19th from 10am – 12pm
- Friday, April 1st from 3pm – 5pm
- Saturday, April 9th from 10am – 12pm
Tear Fest Location:
Wiggins Auto Tags – West Chester
1301 West Chester Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
If your job exceeds 15 boxes please call to schedule to shred your documents at your home or place of business. If you feel as though you exceed the amount or are unable to carry the material in yourself, we suggest you come to Tear Fests.
COVID-19 update: We have no idea which events might still happen as scheduled and which might not. PLEASE contact the event host (not us) for the latest.
Community Shredding Events for 2022 Near Philadelphia
Location: Upper Darby High School, 601 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, Lansdowne
Website: https://happeningnext.com/event/safety-andamp-shred-event-eid3a08dsoga6
Date: Saturday, March 5
Time: 8:00AM-12:00PM
Website: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/plymouthwhitemarsh/calendar/event/20220305/1720686/shredding-day
Location: Miles Park Parking Lot, 374 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Noes: This event will be held rain or shine. No need to exit your vehicle. On-the-spot documents shredding. Please remove documents from binders and any other binding (metal clips, hanging folders) prior to the event! This is a residential event; no businesses or commercial recycling.
Date: March 19, 2022
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Website:
https://www.senatorkearney.com/venue/saint-kevin-parish/
Location: Saint Kevin Parish, 200 W Sproul Road, Springfield PA
Notes: Join Sen. Tim Kearney along with Rep. Jennifer O’Mara and Delco DA Jack Stollsteimer’s office for a free shred and drug-take back event on March 19th from 9AM-12PM, or until the trucks fill up.
Date: March 26, 2022
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Website: https://www.uplandboro.org/recycling/pages/shredding-collection
Location: Upland Police Department Parking Lot, 224 Castle Ave, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Notes: Residents can bring up to two boxes of paper for shredding FREE of charge. Box limits may apply contact the Township.
Date: March 26, 2022
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Website: https://allevents.in/quakertown/free-shredder-event/200022056112110
Location: Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951
Notes: The Quakertown Farmers Market is holding a FREE Community Shredding event. Richter Mobile Shredding will be in the North Lot across from the Garden Center. Limit 2 Large Trash Bags or Boxes.
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Website: https://www.westgoshen.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=876
Location: West Goshen Township Municipal Complex, 1025 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380
Notes: Shred Events are for paper shredding only. All material is 100% recycled and Wiggins maintains a 0% landfill policy. Wiggins Shredding will let you watch the shredding take place on their TV monitor in the truck. The shredded material that comes out will be the size of a fingernail. This event is for the general public only – no businesses.
Electronics Recycling – Sycamore International will collect the following: Computer hard drives, CPU’s, LCD (non-glass screen) TV’s & monitors, printers, computer accessories. Any small household appliances with a plug. CRT (glass Screen) TV’s and monitors are $25.00 each, limit 2. Items that will NOT be accepted: Air conditioners, dehumidifiers (anything with Freon)
Date: April 2, 2022, Time: 8:30AM-2:00PM
Website: https://keepdelawarebeautiful.com/event/ncc-city-paper-shredding-latex-paint-2022-04-02/
Location: Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
Notes: Paper shredding AND latex paint collection
Date: April 2, 2022
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Pottsgrove Middle School, 1351 N Hanover St, Pottstown, PA, 19464
Notes: The students of the non-profit GreenAllies organization will hold their annual Electronics Recycling Program. The event will include a Paper Shredding station! Bring your old documents to be shredded and recycled. Please use boxes or paper bags to carry your documents.
Date: April 2, 2022
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East, 100 Kagey Rd, Collegeville, PA, 19426
Notes: Secure, on-site document shredding event. Residents and businesses welcome. Free event – donations are greatly appreciated; recommended donation $10/box. Cash or check payable to PVCC.
First 100 cars receive a swag bag filled with promotional products, coupons and specials from local businesses. This is a drive-thru event and will be rain or shine. The event will run through Noon, or when shredding truck fills, whichever comes first.
Contact Chamber office for event volunteer opportunities 610-489-6660.
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Website: https://mainlineshift.com/event/free-shred-event/
Location: Magisterial Courthouse Parking Lot · 925 Montgomery Avenue · Narberth PA 19072
Protect yourself from identity theft by safely destroying paper documents.
State Rep. Mary Jo Daley is hosting a free shredding event to help residents dispose of unneeded documents.
Items that are recommended to be shredded include bank statements, credit card statements and applications, canceled or voided checks, income tax information, insurance records, and retirement or pension information.
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022
Time: 8:00AM-10:00AM
Website: https://www.upperdublin.net/event/shredding-event-20220409/
Location: Upper Dublin Public Library, 520 Virginia Dr, Fort Washington, PA
Notes: 3 box/bag limit per car. Upper Dublin Township residents only. ID required.
Date: April 16, 2022
Time: 8:00am-12:00pm
Website: https://www.brecknockberks.com/berks-county-paper-shredding-event-april-16-2022
Location: Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington, PA 19607
Notes: Berks Cunty shredding event. Pre-registration is required to participate. 5 boxes per vehicle maximum.
Date: April 23, 2022
Time: 8:00am
Website: https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200022134706601
Location: 513 S Lenola Rd, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Notes: Free shredding event open to the public.
Date: April 30, 2022
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Website: https://www.senatorstevesantarsiero.com/event/shredding/
Location: Central Bucks High School East, 2804 Holicong Road, Doylestown, PA 18902
Notes: Senator Steve Santarsiero will host a Shredding Event, Food Drive and Household Good Collection. Limit is 2 file boxes, copy paper boxes, or reusable containers. Paper grocery bags are also acceptable. This is a free, contactless event. All food and shredder materials must be in the trunk of the car. No one is allowed to exit their cars while in line. Shred: Paper, checks, bills, manila folders. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed. Cannot shred: Phone books, books, newspapers, or non-paper items. PREFERRED FOOD DONATIONS:
Fruit Juice, Breakfast Cereal, Peanut Butter, Soup, Canned Chicken, Tuna or Salmon, Applesauce, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Beans, Pasta, Rice.
Date: April 30, 2022
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Website: https://www.lowermac.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=1052
Location: Municipal Campus, 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA 18062
Notes: Free shredding event.
Date: May 7, 2022
Time: 8:30am-2:00pm
Website: https://keepdelawarebeautiful.com/event/ncc-city-paper-shredding-latex-paint-2022-05-07/
Location: Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
Notes: Paper shredding and latex paint collection
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022
Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM
Website: https://www.drcfinancialservices.com/events/shred-day-1
Location: DRC Financial Services, 4006 Skippack Pike, Skippack , PA 19474
Notes: Please call with any questions you may have. (610) 584-4570
Date: May 14, 2022
Time: 8:00am-2:00pm
Website: https://happeningnext.com/event/dswa-collection-event-newark-eid3a08h8puw6
Location: The Independence School, 1300 Papermill Road, Newark, DE
Notes: Household Hazardous Waste- Product containers marked with words, “Warning: Hazardous,” “Flammable,” “Poisonous,” “Corrosive” or “Explosive.” For example; household cleaners, garden pesticides, paints, nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze.
Electronic Goods Recycling- Electronic Equipment such as, old computers, printers, CD players, microwaves, telephones, televisions, game boys, fax machines, answering machines, and VCRs.
Paper Shredding- Residents can bring up to 2 file boxes of personal confidential papers for shredding (financial and legal documents, receipts, and tax and medical records). Papers with staples or paper clips are accepted. All events are restricted to Delaware residents and are held rain or shine.
Date: May 21, 2022
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Radnor Township Building, 301 Iven Ave., Radnor, PA 19087
Notes: Join Sen. Tim Kearney along with Rep. Jennifer O’Mara and Delco DA Jack Stollsteimer’s office for a free shred and drug-take back event on May 21st from 9AM-12PM, or until the trucks fill up.
Website: https://delcoda.com/event/free-paper-shredding-drug-take-back-event-may-21-22/
Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, 1710 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031
Notes: Masks required. Event goes until Noon or until the trucks fill up. Rain or shine. Limit 4 boxes/bags per vehicle. Springfield township/Montgomery County households only. Parking lot off East Mill Road. We will also be collecting canned goods for the Food Pantry at First Presbyterian Church if you would like to make a Donation.
Date: May 22, 2022
Time: 12:00PM-3:00PM
Website: https://www.lowerpottsgrove.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=414&month=5&year=2022&day=4&calType=0
Location: Pottsgrove High School, 1345 Kaufman Rd., Pottstown, PA 19464
Notes: State Rep. Joe Ciresi’s FREE shredding event 12noon until 3:00pm or until the trucks fill up. Co-hosted with Lower Pottsgrove Township. Limit 5 boxes of paper.
Date: June 4, 2022
Time: 8:30am-2:00pm
Website: https://keepdelawarebeautiful.com/event/ncc-city-paper-shredding-latex-paint-2022-06-04/
Location: Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
Notes: Paper shredding and latex paint collection
Date: June 25, 2022
Time: 11:00AM
Website: https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200022535332042
Location: Our Lady of Grace School, 300 Hulmeville Ave,Penndel,PA
Notes: Bensalem Township.
Date: July 2, 2022
Time: 8:30am-2:00pm
Website: https://keepdelawarebeautiful.com/event/ncc-city-paper-shredding-latex-paint-2022-07-02/
Location: Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
Notes: Paper shredding and latex paint collection
Date: August 6, 2022, Time: 8:30AM-2:00PM
Website: https://keepdelawarebeautiful.com/event/ncc-city-paper-shredding-latex-paint-2022-04-02/
Location: Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
Notes: Paper shredding AND latex paint collection
Date: September 17, 2022
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Website: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/pottstown/calendar/event/20220917/1817630/free-shredding-event
Location: Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E High St, Pottstown, PA, 19464
Notes: Free shedding event. Safe, no-contact, drive-through shredding event hosted by Sanatoga Ridge Community, in collaboration with Pro Shred Shredding.
Date: October 1, 2022
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Website: https://allevents.in/events/upper-chichester-township-shred-event/200022173480246?ref=internal-event
Location: Municipal Building, 8500 Furey Lane, Upper Chichester, PA
Notes: Upper Chichester Township residents only. Residents can bring up to two boxes of paper for shredding FREE of charge. Box limits may apply, contact the Township
Date: October 1, 2022
Time: 9:00AM-1:00PM
Location: 1 Parkside Pl, North Wales, PA 19454-2526
Notes: Free Shredding. Also electronic recycling available. Simply drive up and let us unload your old electronics. We accept the following: laptops, desktops, tablets, printers, scanners, fax machines, cell phones, keyboards, iPods, MP3 players, Fitbits, VCRs, DVD players, cords, game systems, remotes, etc. All computer drives are wiped clean. DROP OFF IS FREE EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
• Older CRT Monitors and TVs: $35 – $75/each (size varies)
• Flatscreen TVs: $20/each
• Computer Monitors: $5
• Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, & Air Purifiers: $20
• Microwaves: $10
For questions call 267-335-5455 or email info@par-recycleworks.org.
Date: November 5, 2022
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Website: https://www.penntownship.us/community-resources/pages/penn-township-2022-event-schedule
Location: Penn Township Park, 260 Lewis Rd, West Grove, PA
Notes: FREE shredding event. Limit 3 file boxes/bags and UNLIMITED electronic recycling. This event will be drive-through style; you will not need to exit your vehicle.
Date: November 19, 2022
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Website: https://allevents.in/woodlyn/upland-borough-shred-event/200022135352933
Location: Upland Police Department Parking Lot, 224 Castle Ave, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Notes: Residents can bring up to two boxes of paper for shredding FREE of charge. Box limits may apply contact the Township.
This ends the posting for this year. Shredding events in our area start up again in the spring, right around tax time. Be sure to check the top of this post for several standing monthly shredding events in some counties.
Don’t see an upcoming shredding event in your area for 2022? There are very few public shredding events during the winter months in our area. Tax time (April 15) and the fall months are the most popular times for these events. We will add events as they become public.
In DE: Paper Shredding Services are available at the following locations:
1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle
1st Wednesday of Each Month 10am-2pm
1st Saturday of Each Month 8:30am-2pm
54 Fork Branch Road, Cheswold
1st Friday of Each Month 10am-2pm
28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown
1st Monday of Each Month 10am-2pm
Residents can bring up to two boxes of paper for shredding free of charge. Shredding sensitive documents is one way to reduce your risk of becoming an identity theft victim.
In NJ: www.docuvaultdv.com Every Wednesday – from 8:00am to 10:00am anyone is invited to bring paper to be shred to our location in West Deptford, NJ. For a flat rate of $40 per bin, we bring a 64-gallon bin out to your car and you can fill it with as much paper as will fit in it. They can hold around 5 or 6 copy-paper sized boxes of paper. Staples and paper clips are okay to leave in, only binder clips must be removed prior to shredding.1240 Forest Parkway, Suite 100, West Deptford, NJ 08066. 856-853-5160
In NJ: Polar Shredding offers public shredding 1st & 3rd Wednesday of Every Month during Daylight Savings Time. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9, 2014, and ends Sunday, November 2, 2014. Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Rain or Shine)
Location: Polar Shredding (back parking lot) – 2615 River Road – Unit 7, Cinnaminson, NJ
Special info:Cost: $50 (tax is included) per tip of our 95 gallon security container. Our security container holds about 340 lbs. or approximately 10 full standard record storage boxes (12” x 15” x 10”) Please check here the day of the shredding event for the latest updates.
Closer to Bethlehem? Shredding of confidential documents is available FREE to businesses and private individuals at the Theis/Cornfeld Recycling Center. If you have 4 or more boxes, please call to schedule an appointment. http://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/recycling/services/shredding.html
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- If you have 4 or more boxes, you need to schedule an appointment
- If you wish to stay while your material is shredded, you must have an appointment regardless of how much material you have.
We cannot shred the following:
- Anything heavier than a paper clip or staple
- Rubber bands
- Heavy file folders
- Glossy material
- X-rays or photographs
You may also want to check with hosts for previous events who have not announced upcoming dates. We will list them here as soon as we have them:
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- American Heritage FCU
- Abington Township
- Temple Beth AM
- PFCU Operations Center
- Delaware Solid Waste Authority
- State Representative Tim Briggs
- Borough of Boyertown
- State Representative Nick Miccarelli
- Buckingham Township Public Works
- First Commonwealth Credit Union
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State Rep. Duane Milne
- Inspire Federal Credit Union
- Schuylkill Township
- Passyunk Square Civic Association, Capitolo Park (across from Pat’s King of Steaks)
- State Rep. Michael Driscoll
- Williams Township – Residents Only
- Navigator Financial Services
- First Resource Bank
- Penn Liberty Bank (now http://WSFSbank.com )
- Larry Farmbry & Associates
- Upper Macungie Township
Montgomery County Commissioners - First National Bank & Trust of Newtown
- Easttown Public Library
- Overbrook Presbyterian Church
- Radnor Township
- Abington Township
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union
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I think there will be an event on Saturday, June 8th in South Philly; high school? You might want to add it to your list. thanks.
Thanks! Please post a link if you have it.
Location: Arcadia University, 450 S Easton Rd, PA, 19038
Time: January 20th, 2020 ; 10:00AM-2PM
Website: http://arcadia.edu/MLKDAY
Details: Free Shredding will be offered by Wiggins Shredding and Proshred in exchange for donations of non-perishables for local food pantries, books to support Project Home Books, Career and Formal Wear to benefit Career Wardrobe and Covenant House, and cash donations for future AU community and civic engagement service programming.
*Items not listed above will not be accepted and will be required to remain in your vehicle*
Thanks for posting this. I’ve added it to our Shredding page, which you can find here: https://heartworkorg.com/shredding-events-near-philadelphia/