Burlington County will hold two paper shredding events this fall at the Burlington County Institute of Technology’s Westampton Campus. During the events, residents can shred confidential documents like bank and credit card statements, tax returns, and other papers with sensitive data or personal information, such as account or Social Security information.
Burlington County residents will have two more opportunities to safely dispose of unwanted confidential documents and plastic film this year during the county’s two fall shredding events.
The events will be held at the Burlington County Institute of Technology’s Westampton Campus, 695 Woodlane Road, Westampton, on Sunday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both events will be held rain or shine.
Residents can shred confidential documents like bank and credit card statements, tax returns, and other papers with sensitive data or personal information, such as account or Social Security information.
“Burlington County is excited to offer additional opportunities for our residents to dispose of financial papers and sensitive documents in a safe and environmentally friendly manner,” said Burlington County Commissioner Tom Pullion, the liaison to the Department of Solid Waste and Recycling. “This is a great county service that promotes recycling and sustainability.”
Shredding is reserved for Burlington County residents only (out-of-county residents, businesses and nonprofits will be turned away) and only confidential papers will be accepted at the event. Magazines, junk mail and household trash will not be accepted, nor will binders, plastic folders, computer discs or plastic credit cards.
Identification is required. There is a limit of four bags or boxes of paper weighing no more than 10 pounds each. Bags/boxes should be placed in the trunk or cargo area of vehicles so staff can easily remove them. Already shredded paper will be accepted.
During the shredding events, the county will also collect clean and dry plastic bubble wrap, plastic shipping mailers and plastic wrap from cases of water or paper products. These materials must be bagged separately from papers and be dry and free of food residue.
Plastic PakTech drink carriers used to carry aluminum cans of beer, soda and seltzers will also be collected as part of a county initiative. The carriers are recyclable but should not be placed in curbside recycling bins because the machinery at the county recycling center cannot sort them. Carriers should be bagged separately from paper and plastic film.
“Each pound of paper and plastic that is recycled correctly saves landfill space and the tax dollars towns spend on disposal fees,” said Burlington County Commissioner Randy Brolo. “Last year county residents recycled close to 82 million pounds of recyclables, saving county towns more than $4 million in landfill fees. Those kinds of savings are wins for the environment and our taxpayers’ wallets, so we encourage residents to continue to take advantage of the upcoming shredding events.”
