Store and save in a labeled paper bag in preparation for composting or recycling (hauler acceptance dependant). Staple or fold at top to prevent shreds from flying out when cart is lifted.
Paper - Shredded
Shredded paper usually comes from confidential papers that have gone through a paper shredder, resulting in finely cut strips of paper.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Management of Alameda County | 172 98th Ave. | Oakland | Compost | Pick-up for a Fee | Commercial waste hauling service | |
| Republic Services, Inc. | 42600 Boyce Road | Fremont | Compost | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Bay Shred | Po Box 1818 | Pacifica | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| FedEx Office | 585 Kearny St | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| Iron Mountain (Union City) |
Iron Mountain - Union City 29555 Kohoutek Way |
Union City | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | Destruction & shredding | |
| The UPS Store |
530 Showers Drive Ste 7 |
Mountain View | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | The UPS store also works with Shredding provider Iron Mountain, offering secure document destruction/shredding at a low cost, charged per pound. | |
| FedEx Office | 726 Market St | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| Level 6 Shredding | 139-A Collingwood Street | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| Western Pacific Pulp & Paper | 1221 3rd St | Oakland | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | Commercial quantity | |
| The UPS Store | 405 El Camino Real | Menlo Park | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | The UPS store also works with Shredding provider Iron Mountain, offering secure document destruction/shredding at a low cost, charged per pound. | |
| Level 6 Shredding | 1555 Yosemite Avenue #7 | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead.,Does your paper need shredding? You can pay to have your paper picked up and shredded. | |
| Attic Self Storage | 2440 16th Street | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| El Cerrito Recycling + Environmental Resource Center | 7501 Schmidt Ln. | El Cerrito | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Mixed paper bin (in paper bag, stapled) | |
| The UPS Store | 555 Bryant St | Palo Alto | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | The UPS store also works with Shredding provider Iron Mountain, offering secure document destruction/shredding at a low cost, charged per pound. | |
| Parkside Mailboxes | 945 Taraval St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| FedEx Office | 1 Daniel Burnham Ct | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| Office Depot (2300 16th Street) | 2300 16th St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| The UPS Store |
855 El Camino Real Suite 13A |
Palo Alto | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | The UPS store also works with Shredding provider Iron Mountain, offering secure document destruction/shredding at a low cost, charged per pound. | |
| PO Plus | 584 Castro St | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| FedEx Office | 100 California St | San Francisco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. |
Curbside Service
| Recycling | Organics | Note | ||
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| Alameda |
Place into a paper bag and fold or staple to keep shreds from blowing away during cart/bin emptying. ### |
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| Albany |
To prevent shredded paper from flying, they may be mixed with food scraps or moist yard waste. Shreds can also go in a paper bag. Fold, tape, or staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Berkeley |
Bag paper shreds in paper or BPI Certified compostable bag to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Bag shreds in paper bag. ### |
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| Dublin |
Bag shreds in paper bag and fold over to keep shredded paper from flying out. Or, line a kitchen scraps pail or container with shreds to absorb liquid. ### |
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| Emeryville |
To prevent shredded paper from flying, they may be mixed with food scraps or moist yard waste. Shreds can also go in a paper bag. Fold or staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Fremont |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Hayward |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Livermore |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Newark |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Oakland |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Piedmont |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Pleasanton |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| San Leandro |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) |
Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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| Union City |
Bag shreds in paper bag and fold over to keep shredded paper from flying out. Or, line a kitchen scraps pail or container with shreds to absorb liquid. ### |
