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Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Held rain or shine
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted
Rules to Remember
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.
- Material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
- PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
- This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
- Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only
Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses
2026 Schedule
Saturday, March 21st
UC VoTech
West Hall/Police Academy Lot
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains
Sunday, March 22nd
UC VoTech
West Hall/Police Academy Lot
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains
Wednesday, April 8th
Black Brook Park
Parking Lot
349 North 19th Street
Kenilworth
Saturday, May 9th
New Providence Pool
Parking Lot
1378 Springfield Avenue
New Providence
Friday, May 15th
Hillside Pool
Parking Lot
1209 Central Avenue
Hillside
Wednesday, June 3rd
Clark Public Works Facility
Behind Police Dept – use Wilson Rd for access
315 Westfield Avenue
Clark
Sunday, June 14th
Plainfield High School
Arlington Avenue Lot
950 Park Avenue
Plainfield
Thursday, July 9th
Rahway River Park
Lot adjacent to Park Services Yard
3 Parkway Drive
Rahway
Sunday, August 16th
Kean University
Kean Hall Lot
1000 Morris Avenue
Union
Friday, September 18th
Westfield Pool
Parking Lot
713 Cumberland Street
Westfield
Saturday, September 26th
UCNJ
Parking Lots 5A/5B
1033 Springfield Avenue
Cranford
Saturday, October 10th
Berkeley Hts. Municipal Building
Parking Lot
29 Park Avenue
Berkeley Heights
Please Note

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.
- Material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible
- This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
- NO wet or damp paper! No Plastic Ring Binders or Clips
- Limit papers to confidential / sensitive materials only
