Get Shredded In Montclair: Dispose Of Paper Documents At 2026 Event

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Office of Sustainability will bring back an annual “Shred Fest” for local residents on Saturday, April 25.

The event provides a secure and environmentally friendly way to dispose of sensitive paper documents. It is free for Montclair residents. Proof of residency is required.

Documents containing paper clips, staples, envelope windows and scotch tape are acceptable. Residents must remove any metal clasps, masking and duct tape.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montclair High School (George Inness Annex Parking Lot, North Fullerton Avenue).

Here’s what to know if you plan to go, organizers say:

• For the safety of residents as well as employees, we can no longer accept anything in plastic bags as well as lawn leaf bags, large boxes or plastic garbage barrels.

• Residents should bring documents in no more than 3-5 file boxes or paper grocery bags.
  
• Stay in your cars until you are next in line to shred their paper. (Many people cut the line and either dump the material in the bin themselves without anyone looking at it for objectionable materials or just leave it on the ground and go).

• Bring only confidential papers to shred. Every year we see newspapers, magazines, holiday cards, photos etc.

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