Ocean City Paper Shredding, Household Cleanup Days Coming Up

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City will hold its semi-annual Paper Shredding and Electronic Recycling Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Shelter Road Recycling Center located off Tennessee Avenue.

The event is free for residents and property owners in Ocean City. Just bring a driver's license or other proof of residency/ownership.

Paper Shredding:

• Paper only; paper clips and staples acceptable.
• Paper shredding by a highly secure, mobile shredding unit.

Electronic Recycling:

• Small appliances, televisions, stereos, camcorders
• Computers, monitors, laptops and desk phones
• Also collecting CFL light bulbs

Cell Phone Recycling Program:

• Bring your old cell phones that will be exchanged for phone cards for soldiers overseas.

The Shelter Road Recycling Center will also be open noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 for Household Cleanup Days. Residents and homeowners can bring unwanted trash, furniture, cell phones and recycling. No contractors, construction or demolition debris, and no fluids, paints or hazardous waste permitted.

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