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Paper Recycling
Office Paper, Mixed Paper & Shredding

Paper recycling collects and processes office paper, mixed paper, newspapers, magazines, and confidential documents. Paper is the most recycled material in the US with a 68% recovery rate. Commercial paper recycling includes shredding services for sensitive documents.

The Most Recycled Material in America

Paper remains the most recycled material in the United States, with a recovery rate above 68%. For businesses, commercial paper recycling covers everything from office printer paper and mail to confidential documents requiring certified shredding.

We handle the full lifecycle: scheduled pickups, secure collection bins, on-site or off-site shredding for sensitive documents, baling for high-volume generators, and Certificates of Recycling for your compliance records.

68%US paper recovery rate — highest of any material
1 tonRecycled paper saves 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water
70%Less energy used vs. manufacturing from virgin fiber
3.3 yd³Landfill space saved per ton of paper recycled

Paper Types We Accept

Processed through certified facilities with full documentation.

check_circleOffice paper (white & colored)
check_circleMixed paper & junk mail
check_circleNewspapers & magazines
check_circleEnvelopes (with and without windows)
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check_circleShredded paper (bagged)
check_circleConfidential documents (secure shredding)
check_circlePaper packaging & kraft paper

How Paper Recycling Works

1

Collection & Pickup

We place secure bins at your facility and schedule regular pickups based on your paper volume.

2

Sorting & Grading

Paper is sorted by grade — white office paper commands the highest value, mixed paper is separated accordingly.

3

Shredding (if needed)

Confidential documents are shredded on-site or at our facility with NAID-certified destruction and a Certificate of Destruction.

4

Baling & Processing

Sorted paper is baled, shipped to paper mills, and processed into new paper products. You receive a Certificate of Recycling.

68%

US paper recovery rate — highest of any material

1 ton

Recycled paper saves 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water

70%

Less energy used vs. manufacturing from virgin fiber

3.3 yd³

Landfill space saved per ton of paper recycled

Ready to recycle paper?

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Paper Recycling Questions

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Office paper, printer paper, newspapers, magazines, envelopes, junk mail, phone books, and mixed paper. Shredded paper is also accepted but should be bagged separately.

Yes. We offer paper shredding services that destroy confidential documents before recycling the shredded material. You receive a Certificate of Destruction.

Paper contaminated with food, wax-coated paper, thermal receipt paper, and paper with heavy lamination or plastic coating cannot be recycled through standard paper recycling.

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