Hamilton Township Sets Free Paper Shredding Event for Sept. 26
Hamilton Township residents can bring up to 100 pounds of paper and file folders to the September 26 shredding event at Police Division Headquarters. Proof of township residency is required, and business materials will not be accepted.
Key Points
- Hamilton Township's free paper shredding event is scheduled for September 26 from 8 a.m. to noon, or until the shredding truck reaches capacity.
- The event will be held at Police Division Headquarters, 1270 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, New Jersey.
- Only Hamilton Township residents may participate, and proof of residency is required.
- Residents may bring up to 100 pounds of paper and file folders; staples and rubber bands may remain, but binder clips must be removed.
- Business materials, cardboard, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, computer hardware, metal, X-rays and other non-paper materials will not be accepted.
MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Hamilton Township residents will have an opportunity to securely dispose of unwanted paper records during a free community shredding event on Saturday, September 26.
The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon, or until the shredding truck reaches capacity, at Hamilton Township Police Division Headquarters, 1270 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619. The collection will be held rain or shine.
Event Limited to Hamilton Township Residents
The shredding service is open only to Hamilton Township residents. Businesses and commercial entities are not eligible to participate, and commercial documents will not be accepted.
Participants must provide proof of residency. Acceptable documentation includes a valid driver's license, tax bill or utility bill.
Residents May Bring Up to 100 Pounds of Paper
Each participating resident may bring up to 100 pounds of paper materials and file folders for secure destruction.
Staples and rubber bands do not need to be removed. Binder clips, however, are not permitted and should be taken out before documents are brought to the collection site.
Electronics, Media and Other Non-Paper Items Prohibited
The event will not accept CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, plastic cases, computer hardware, metal, trash, food products, X-rays or cardboard.
Residents should separate these materials from eligible paper before arriving so loads can be processed without unnecessary delays.
Cintas to Handle Secure Document Destruction
Cintas will provide the shredding service. Hamilton Township states that the company is NAID AAA certified for secure information destruction.
NAID AAA certification is administered by the International Secure Information Governance & Management Association (i-SIGMA). The certification program uses ongoing scheduled and unannounced audits to verify participating secure-destruction operations against its requirements.
September Event Is Hamilton's Second Shredding Day of 2026
The September 26 collection is the township's second residential shredding event of 2026, following an earlier event on June 20.
Hamilton Township also lists a Mercer County document shredding event for October 17 from 9 a.m. to noon for residents seeking another fall disposal opportunity.
Residents seeking additional information about the Hamilton Township event can contact the Hamstat Call Center at (609) 586-0311.
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