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Paper Shredding Events Near Philadelphia 2026

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HeartWork Organizing has no insight into which shred events might happen as scheduled and which might not. PLEASE contact the event host (not us) for the latest.

Looking for a “free community shredding event near me” or “shredding event near me”? Bring your paperwork to shred to one of the events listed here in through the end of 2026. 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 shred events near Philadelphia are free, but some are not. Many shredding 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. 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 Events Near Philadelphia

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.***No walk-ins on Saturdays in April, May or June.

Titan shred events at the following:

• First and Third Friday of Every Month Bailiwick Office Park 252 West Swamp Road (Rt 313 & Rt 611 Bypass) Doylestown, PA 18901 TIME: 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.
• 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.

• One Box Minimum Quantity (12″ x 15″ x 10″ or equivalent) – 25 Box Max – Each Box is $20.00
• 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 offers drop-off services at their locations (updated as of 2024):

Community Shredding Events Near Philadelphia 2026

Date: Friday, August 27, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: 6100 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142

Website: https://www.pahouse.com/McClinton/Events?ID=120710

Details: House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton is teaming up with the 12th District Police Department to host a free shred event.

Participants can bring tax records, financial documents or any other personal papers they’d like recycled safely. Anyone with questions about this event can call McClinton’s office at (215) 748-6712.

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: 1301 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

Website: https://wigginsshredding.com/tear-fests

Limit: 15 boxes
Details: A box approximately 9″ x 12″ x 18″ (copy paper size) is $15.00. A box approximately 11″ x 13″ x 24″ (legal size) is $25.00. A 13-gallon trash bag is $15.00. 2 paper grocery bags are $20.00.

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: 12800 Townsend Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Website: https://monsterdocshredinc.com/upcoming-events/

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: 1301 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

Website: https://wigginsshredding.com/tear-fests

Limit: 15 boxes
Details: A box approximately 9″ x 12″ x 18″ (copy paper size) is $15.00. A box approximately 11″ x 13″ x 24″ (legal size) is $25.00. A 13-gallon trash bag is $15.00. 2 paper grocery bags are $20.00.

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: 13305 Proctor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116

Website: https://monsterdocshredinc.com/upcoming-events/

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.  https://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Community-Economic-Development/Recycling/Free-Shredding-Services

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:

• • 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

  • 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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