How to Recycle Commercial White Paper

Shredding paper prevents others from reading the information it contains.

Most businesses use white paper daily. Faxes, mail, letters, invoices, lists, notes, payroll, forms and more are all printed on white paper. Instead of throwing the paper away, recycle it. Recycle both shredded and whole sheets of paper. All paper-recycling centers take regular white paper. The type of ink used on the paper doesn't affect its ability to be recycled. Because some business documents contain sensitive information, shred the documents even if you recycle.

Things You'll Need

• Cardboard boxes
• Paper shredder
• Plastic bags

Instructions

1. Set up the recycling boxes.

2. Remove any plastic, tape or glue from the paper.

3. Place the paper in the boxes. Close the boxes.

4. Put a plastic bag underneath a paper shredder. Shred the paper. Remove the bag and close.

5. Take the boxes and bags to a recycling center.

References

• Evironmental Protection Agency: Commerical Recycling
• California: Commercial Recycling