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 | |
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| Postal Chase | 3053 Fillmore St | San Francisco | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| Postal Chase | 530 Divisadero St | San Francisco | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Already shredded paper may be difficult to drop off at this location, for your convenience call ahead. | |
| Staples (Fremont) | 39116 Fremont Hub | Fremont | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Shredding service of paper for a fee at their site by pound. | |
| Shred-it | 350 Hatch Drive | Foster City | 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. | |
| FedEx Office | 369 Pine 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. | |
| Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station | 41149 Boyce Rd. | Fremont | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Separate recyclables and deposit into marked containers at facility | |
| Staples (San Ramon) | 2710 Crow Canyon Rd. | San Ramon | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Shredding service of paper for a fee at their site by pound. | |
| Union Post SF | 237 Kearny 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. | |
| FedEx Office | 400 Howard 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. | |
| National Recycling Corp. (Oakland) | 1312 Kirkham St. | Oakland | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Staples (Pleasant Hill) | 2120 Crescent Dr. | Pleasant Hill | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Shredding service of paper for a fee at their site by pound. | |
| Shred-It | 45133 Industrial Drive | Fremont | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| FedEx Office | 55 4Th 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. | |
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Separate for recycle drop-off | |
| Staples (Concord) | 4498 Treat Blvd. | Concord | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Shredding service of paper for a fee at their site by pound. | |
| The UPS Store (909 Marina Village Pkwy) | 909 Marina Village Pkwy. | Alameda | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | drop off to shred up to 100 lbs for Shred Nation: https://www.shrednations.com/alameda/ | |
| 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 | |
| Staples (Antioch) | 4863 Lone Tree Way | Antioch | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Shredding service of paper for a fee at their site by 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. |
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 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. ### |
