Shred-A-Thon

The Shred-A-Thon is a free confidential paper shredding event hosted by Orange County Solid Waste Management. The event is open to Orange County residents, small businesses, and local government employees (including Chapel Hill in Durham County). Currently, Solid Waste runs four Shred-A-Thons a year – twice in the spring and twice in the fall.

Dates and Locations

The dates of the Shred-A-Thons will be posted on the Orange County Solid Waste website once confirmed. 

The current locations are below. Please note, the locations are subject to change.

Chapel Hill: Eubanks Park & Ride Lot

1768 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Hillsborough: Walnut Grove Church Rd. Waste & Recycling Center

3605 Walnut Grove Church Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278

Event Guidelines 

  • Four box (up to the size of a banker box) or bag (up to 13 gal) limit.
  • One trip per household/organization.
  • Confidential paper only. No newspapers, receipts, junk mail, magazines, or catalogs.
  • Paper must be in clear plastic bags, paper bags, reusable bags, or boxes. No black trash bags.
  • No plastic or metal binders, plastic folders, plastic notebook covers, large metal clips, notebook rings, credit cards, or electronic media.
  • No pre-shredded paper.
  • Staples and paper clips OK.