Paper Shredding Events Return For 2026: What To Know In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — March marks the return of Monmouth County’s annual paper shredding events, with multiple dates planned throughout the spring and fall seasons.

In total, there will be 16 events held throughout the year to give Monmouth County residents a way to safely and securely dispose of old documents and sensitive files, the Board of County Commissioners said.

Each paper shredding event will be free, according to Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Reclamation Center.

“Each paper shredding event is free and offers residents the opportunity to clear out clutter and protect sensitive information such as bank statements, medical records, legal documents and utility bills from identity theft,” Arnone said. “I want to thank our municipal partners for being a part of this great service.”

2026 paper shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:

• Saturday, March 21: Upper Freehold Township (314 Route 539, Cream Ridge)
• Saturday, April 11: Brielle (Brielle Park, 658 Union Lane)
• Saturday, April 25: Keyport (American Legion Drive at Keyport Waterfront Park)
• Saturday, May 9: Eatontown (47 Broad St., Borough Hall Parking Lot)
• Saturday, May 30: Matawan (Matawan-Aberdeen Train Station, 27 Atlantic Ave., Lot No. 1)
• Saturday, June 13: Shrewsbury Borough (419 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury Municipal Center)
• Saturday, June 27: Union Beach (1400 Florence Ave., Union Beach DPW/Recycling Yard)
• Saturday, July 18: Howell (Memorial/Adelphia School, 485 Adelphia Road, Freehold)
• Saturday, Aug. 8: Neptune Township (2201 Heck Ave., Recycling Yard)
• Saturday, Aug. 22: Englishtown (15 Main St., Municipal Building)
• Saturday, Sept 12: Neptune City (2 West End Ave., Adams Field Park)
• Saturday, Sept 26: Colts Neck (3 Veterans Way, Municipal Building)
• Saturday, Oct. 10: Asbury Park (1 Municipal Plaza, City Hall – Main Street)
• Saturday, Oct. 24: Avon (301 Main St., Behind Municipal Building)
• Saturday, Nov 7: Allenhurst (Beach Club, end of Corlies Avenue near Ocean Avenue)
• Saturday, Nov 21: Middletown (63 Tindall Road, Middletown High School North)

At these events, county residents can shred up to 100 pounds, which is equivalent to four office paper boxes or four large-size trash bags, officials said. Each location is open to all Monmouth County residents.

All papers will be shredded on location in mobile trucks, and the event will end once the mobile trucks are full or at the event’s scheduled end time.

Large binder clips must be removed from documents; staples and paper clips can remain, officials said.

This program is hosted by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and the participating municipalities: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon, Brielle, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Englishtown, Howell, Keyport, Matawan, Middletown, Neptune City, Neptune Township, Shrewsbury Borough, Union Beach and Upper Freehold Township.

Information about the paper shredding events and recycling can be found on the recycling section of the county’s website, or by calling 732-683-8686, ext. 8967.