Somerset County to Hold Free Document Shredding Event for Residents on March 22

Somerset County residents can safely and securely dispose of their personal documents at the Operation Secure Shred event on Saturday, March 22. The event will occur rain or shine.

The free shredding event takes place at the Somerset County Public Works Garage, South County Facility, at 410 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until the trucks are filled. To view a list of upcoming dates and locations for shredding events, visit www.somersetcountynj.gov/shredding.

Drop-Off Guidelines

Residents should be prepared to unload items from their vehicles to be shredded. Staff will be available to assist them if necessary.

Proof of Residency

Residents must be prepared to present a current driver's license, valid lease, tax bill or another proof of Somerset County residency. Pre-registration is not required. Businesses and commercial vehicles are NOT allowed.

Attend Any Shredding Event

Residents from all 21 Somerset County municipalities can attend as many shredding events as they like and can participate even if they do not reside in the towns that are holding the events.

Items Not Accepted

Junk mail, magazines and newspapers will NOT be accepted.

For more information about “Operation Secure Shred,” contact the Somerset County Public Works Department at 908-203-6018 or email publicworks@co.somerset.nj.us.

Identity Theft

Victims of identity theft can visit the Federal Trade Commission’s online one-stop resource center, which provides a step-by-step process for recovering from identity theft with downloadable resources. To learn more, visit IdentityTheft.gov.

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About Somerset County

The County of Somerset is committed to excellence and innovation in public service, promoting the well-being of all residents and communities by providing effective, efficient, and responsive leadership.

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