Shredded paper can be widely recycled, either through curbside paper recycling collections, or at a recycling centre
It can also be composted in a home composter
What do you do with shredded paper?
Our customers use shredded paper for many different things: an attractive Hamper filling, void fill to take up space in a box, cushioning bottles or delicate items when packed, and keeping delicate items safe during a house move, or for storage.
How eco-friendly is it?
This product is very eco-friendly. It is reusable, time and again, it is both recycled and recyclable when you have finished with it, and it is biodegradable so if it does end up out in the environment it will disappear relatively quickly without leaving an impact. A little also goes a long way, your shredded paper will arrive as a compressed 4kg bale but will fluff up to approximately fill a standard sized bin bag
Where can I recycle shredded paper?
In kerbside collections (check how your Local Authority like to collect paper - it may have to be bagged), or at recycling centre paper banks. You could even donate it to animal shelters as bedding or add it to your compost bin as long as it is well mixed in, and turned regularly