Stop by the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex in Florence to recycle your documents
Burlington County residents will have one more opportunity to recycle their confidential documents at a free paper shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex in Florence.
The event, hosted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, is the last paper shredding event of the year.
Confidential documents available for on-site shredding include bank and credit card statements, tax returns, and papers with account numbers or social security numbers. Please, no binders, plastic folders, computer disks or plastic credit cards.
Up to four bags or boxes per car will be accepted. Already-shredded paper can also be recycled.Once again, volunteers will be on hand to unload confidential files while residents remain in the comfort of their cars.
Additionally, a textile drop-off for gently used clothing and linens will be available at this event.
“My thanks go out to our dedicated staff, volunteers, and residents who have helped to make this a record-breaking year for recycling in Burlington County,” said Deputy Director Kate Gibbs. “So far this year we have collected a total of 205,141 pounds of confidential documents for recycling, exceeding the 184,140 pounds that were collected last year.”
“The Freeholder Board is proud to continue offering this great county service to our residents,” added Deputy Director Gibbs. “We hope everyone will come out again this Sunday and take advantage of one more opportunity to recycle your confidential documents before the start of the New Year.”
This free event is for Burlington County residents only. ID is required. No businesses, please.
The Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex is located at 22000 Burlington-Columbus Road, Florence, NJ 08518.
For more information call 609–499–1001 or email recycle@co.burlington.nj.us
