Paper Shredding Events

2025 Paper Shred Event Dates

March 29 – Batesburg-Leesville – Lexington County residents only

April 19 – Columbia Place Mall – Richland County residents only

May 3 – Pine Ridge Town Hall – Lexington County residents only

August 2 – Irmo Community Park – BOTH Lexington and Richland County residents

October 18 – Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in Lexington – Lexington County residents only

November 15 – Columbia Place Mall – Richland County residents only

Residents may bring up to five boxes or bags of paper to each event.
Material from businesses is NOT accepted.
Residents must show a driver’s license or other proof of residency upon arrival.
Please stay in your vehicle for safety and to allow traffic to move faster. We will unload the paper for you.
The event ends when the truck is full. We use data from the past seven years to predict the number and size of the trucks needed but on rare occasions, more people turn out than expected and we are forced to end early. Please plan accordingly.

1. Will my paper be shredded right away?

Yes, all paper is shredded onsite. It is placed into a trash roll cart which is emptied into the shred truck when full to be shredded immediately. It may take two or three vehicles to fill the trash can but then yes, it is shredded on site.

2. Do I need to remove staples, paper clips, and spiral binding?

3. Can you shred credit cards, DVDs, photographs, and magazines?

Yes, however, please save the valuable shredder space for items that truly must be shredded to protect your privacy and identity. Many items can and should be recycled in your curbside bin.

4. What items should NOT be shredded?

Batteries, electronics, and other hard items (plastics and metals) are very dangerous in the truck’s shredder. Please be sure that these are NEVER included with your paper items.

5. If two people from two different households are coming together, can we bring up to ten boxes or bags of paper?

Yes. Just be ready to show two different driver’s licenses from two households in Lexington or Richland counties (depending on the event location).

6. What types of containers are acceptable?

Any type of container and any size is acceptable.
Plastic bags and paper bags can be placed directly in the shredder so tell the person/people unloading your vehicle if you want to keep your bags.
Cardboard boxes and plastic tubs will be emptied and returned to you. We do not have space or a place to transport and recycle these.

7. Who should I contact if I have additional questions about the paper shredding event?