MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): South Plainfield residents will have an opportunity to destroy unwanted documents containing sensitive information during a free community paper shredding event on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event is part of South Plainfield's continuing efforts to provide convenient recycling and waste-reduction programs, and residents can find more recycling resources and event listings on RecyclingMonster.

The program will run from 8 a.m. to noon at the South Plainfield Recycling Center, 882 Kenneth Avenue. The event will be open to households within the borough. Please note that commercial and business documents will not be accepted.

What Residents Can Bring to the Shredding Event

Each vehicle can bring up to five file boxes or 100 pounds of paper. Residents are advised to use containers that can be handled easily. Paper should not be placed in plastic bags. Staples and paper clips need not be removed from the documents.

Materials Not Accepted at the South Plainfield Event

Several materials, including newspapers, magazines, hardcover books, junk mail, photographs, X-rays, CDs, already-shredded paper, and ordinary trash will not be accepted. Batteries and metal items are also prohibited.

Loads containing unacceptable materials may be turned away. Residents are advised to separate eligible paper from restricted materials before arriving to avoid delays or rejection at the site.

Mayor Highlights Benefits for Residents

Mayor Matt Anesh said the event gives residents a simple way to protect private information while helping the community improve its recycling practices.

Why the Event Matters

Free shredding events like this one give households a secure, no-cost outlet for disposing of sensitive paperwork without needing personal shredding equipment. For South Plainfield, the September 12 event reflects the borough's ongoing push to expand accessible recycling and waste-reduction options for local residents. Households looking for information on scrap material values in the area can also check current South Plainfield scrap metal prices on RecyclingMonster.

South Plainfield's free paper shredding event on September 12 gives local households a secure, convenient way to dispose of sensitive documents at no cost. With clear guidelines on accepted materials and quantity limits, the borough continues to build on its recycling and waste-reduction programs for residents.