Free Paper Shredding Event @ RCEC
October 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bring confidential papers to be shredded and recycled for free at the Ramsey County Environmental Center.
Ramsey County residents can bring up to three boxes of paper (weighing no more than 50 pounds each) to shred. Shred Right will shred all papers onsite and recycle them.
Accepted: Staples and paper clips attached to paper are okay. They do not have to be removed.
NOT Accepted: Three-ring binders, plastic bags and large metal binder clips are not accepted with the papers to be shredded.
Drop-off Procedure
- Follow signs at the Environmental Center to find the event.
- Show proof of Ramsey County residency.
- Stage paper in the trunk, cargo bed or rear of vehicle for easy access.
- Remain in your vehicle while staff unload.
Free paper shredding events are held throughout the year for Ramsey County residents. Follow the link below for future dates.



