Yes, in many cases. Some local authorities will accept shredded paper with your regular kerbside collections or at your nearest paper bank.
Some local authorities will accept shredded paper together with your other paper items via your local authority’s kerbside collections or at your nearest paper bank. If so:
- Make sure it is free of plastic.
- Don't put it loose into open recycling boxes as it will blow away!
If your local authority does not accept shredded paper, then either don't shred it (if appropriate) or give it to a private company to dispose of.
Understanding shredded paper issues
Some local authorities will not collect shredded paper. This is because although, technically, shredded paper can be recycled, some paper mills cannot take it. There are two main reasons for this;
Avoid it!
Avoid shredding your papers - unless you are worried about confidential information getting into the wrong hands. This will make the paper more easily recyclable.
- the average fibre length paper has decreases with shredding, and thus paper made from it will be weaker, and
- shredded paper can be difficult to handle at the mill and depending on the equipment there, it can cause maintenance problems and fire hazards.
Avoid it!
Avoid shredding your papers - unless you are worried about confidential information getting into the wrong hands. This will make the paper more easily recyclable.
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