Paper Shredding Day Will Help Bloomfield Stay ‘Eco-Conscious’

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Township of Bloomfield and the Bloomfield Department of Public Works and Parks will host their second paper shredding day of the year on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Board of Education Parking lot, 155 Broad Street (across from the High School.)

According to town officials, Bloomfield residents with identification can bring “any and all paper documents” to be shredded. In addition, blue recycling bins will be available to residents with proof of Bloomfield residence.

Saturday’s event is sponsored by the Bloomfield Recycling Committee along with the Department of Public Works and Parks.

“The Department of Public Works’ free shredding days are a great service to the community and I invite any Bloomfield resident to utilize this service,” Mayor Michael Venezia said. “Bills and other legal or financial documents should always be shredded, to protect residents from being the victims of identity theft and other financial crimes.”

“Bloomfield is an environmentally-conscious municipality and shredding events allow us to recycle tens of thousands of pounds of paper, while protecting residents’ identities,” Venezia said.

“We realize that not everyone has access to shredding devices and we are proud to provide this free public service,” Councilman Nicholas Joanow said. “It is important that any and all documents containing personal information be disposed of in the proper manner. I would like to thank the Bloomfield Department of Public Works, and specifically Recycling Coordinator Louise Palagano for hosting free community events like these.”

“We are proud to join the mayor and council in providing essential services like shredding and recycling events to the township’s residents,” Bloomfield Recycling Coordinator Louise Palagano said. “We’ve had such great turnouts in the past and I hope to see even more on Saturday. I encourage any residents with questions about this event or regular recycling to call our department at 973-680-4127.”

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