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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Services, Inc. | 42600 Boyce Road | Fremont | Compost | Paid Pick-up | ||
| Waste Management of Alameda County | 172 98th Ave. | Oakland | Compost | Paid Pick-up | Commercial waste hauling service | |
| Bay Shred | Po Box 1818 | Pacifica | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Level 6 Shredding | 1555 Yosemite Avenue #7 | San Francisco | Recycle | Paid Drop-off, Paid Pick-up | 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 | Paid Drop-off | 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 | Paid Drop-off | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| The UPS Store |
530 Showers Drive Ste 7 |
Mountain View | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | 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 | Paid Drop-off | 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 | Paid Drop-off | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| Office Depot (33 Third Street) | 33 Third St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| The UPS Store | 405 El Camino Real | Menlo Park | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | 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 | Paid Drop-off | 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 | Paid Drop-off | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| The Postal Chase | 58 West Portal Ave. | San Francisco | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| The UPS Store | 555 Bryant St | Palo Alto | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | The UPS store also works with Shredding provider Iron Mountain, offering secure document destruction/shredding at a low cost, charged per pound. | |
| FedEx Office | 120 Bush St | San Francisco | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| The Postal Chase | 912 Cole St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | 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 | Paid Drop-off | The UPS store also works with Shredding provider Iron Mountain, offering secure document destruction/shredding at a low cost, charged per pound. | |
| FedEx Office | 1597 Sloat Blvd | San Francisco | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| The UPS Store | 2443 Fillmore St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Paid Drop-off | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. |
Curbside Service
| Recycling | Organics | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
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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 only (no plastic bags) and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out. ### |
