
Electronic media including computer disks, diskettes, or CDsįairfax County will not shred documents for businesses – even if documents are delivered by an employee who is a county resident.Hanging file folders with metal support bars.Binders of any kind (3-ring, plastic, spiral, metal).
Written certification of shredding will not be provided.All shredded paper is delivered to a local recycling facility for processing.All documents are cross-cut shred on-site, by a private contractor, on the day of the event.
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Full carts are taken to the shredding truck and emptied into the truck for shredding.Boxes, bags, or bins will be returned to residents for reuse, recycling, or disposal.Event staff will remove boxes from cars and trucks and empty paper into rolling carts.Residents should open trunks or car doors from within the vehicle to allow staff access to their documents.Residents must remain in their vehicles.Residents must wear masks when engaging with event staff.All cars must be in line by 11 a.m., no exceptions.Residents can bring up to four (4) medium sized boxes.
Documents from businesses are not accepted. Please check this site for updates prior to coming to the event. The event schedules is subject to change. The contractor guarantees all documents will be shredded on-site. All boxes, plastic/paper bags, or other containers will be returned to you after emptying.ĭue to traffic and safety concerns, you may not exit your vehicle or stay in the area to watch shredding. If you bring documents in plastic bags, please do not tie them. There is a four (4) box limit, based on standard banker/copy box size (12.5” W x 15.5” L x 10.5” H). Please be aware, however, that when the shredding trucks are full, the event will end. All participants must be in line by 11 a.m. to 11 a.m., unless the trucks fill up prior to the end time. Shredding is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Businesses, including home-based businesses, are not invited to participate. The document shredding service is open to residents of Fairfax County, Clifton, Herndon, the Town of Vienna, and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church only. Updates and cancellations are shown below. Due to ongoing labor shortages, the schedule for two shredding events has changed.