Tire, Electronic and Paper Recycling and Shredding

Jul 31, 2024 09:36AM ● By Anil Singh

The Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) will conduct tire recycling, mobile paper shredding and electronics/computer collections from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., August 10, rain or shine, at Bergen Community College.

Recycle confidential documents such as, bills, receipts, tax returns, medical records, legal documents, etc. safely by shredding them. (Recycle magazines and non-confidential paper at curbside.) In an effort to accommodate everyone, there is a limit of four bags or boxes weighing up to 10 pounds each. Paper clips and staples are acceptable, but remove binder clips.

Other items include laptops, monitors, cables, wires, speakers, computers, televisions, stereos, printers and more. Four tire limit per delivery. Tires with or without rims are accepted.

Location: 400 Paramus Rd., Paramus. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/BergenRecycling.

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