Shredding old documents is a smart way to protect personal information, especially during spring cleaning and tax season, but proper disposal matters.

Shredded paper should be bagged, tied, and placed in the Gray Trash Bin. It’s not recyclable because the pieces are too small to be sorted at recycling facilities. Bagging shredded paper also helps prevent loose paper from creating a mess or blowing around the neighborhood on collection day.  

For more information, email recycle@folsom.ca.us or call 916-461-6730.