JERSEY CITY, NJ --Hudson County Improvement Authority (HCIA), continues it's mobile shredding and household hazardous (HHW) waste/computer recycling program this fall.
New Jersey recycling laws and rules state that all residents, businesses and institutions must recycle -- it’s simply the law.
So here’s the opportunity to get rid of those personal or confidential documents that are creating extra clutter in your home or office. But do not bring, newspapers, magazines, binder clips, cardboard, books or binders.
“In an effort to accommodate those wishing to participate, please limit your documents to no more than 40 pounds,” said HCIA, the autonomous public agency serving residents and businesses.
HCIA added that documents will be commercially shredded safely, privately and properly by licensed specialists. Residents should bring documents in whatever type of container preferred.
While the events are open to Hudson County residents, remember, businesses are not eligible to participate.
Here's the schedule (with additional details below):
Saturday, September 18th Mobile Shredding, Harrison, (Red Bull Arena)
Saturday, September 18th Mobile Shredding, Union City (Jose Marti School Field Parking Lot)
Saturday, September 25th Mobile Shredding, Bayonne (Gregg Park, Lot #1)
Saturday, October 2nd Mobile Shredding, West New York (DPW)
Saturday, October 2nd Mobile Shredding, Kearny (West Hudson Park)
Sunday, October 3rd HHW/Computer Recycling/Tire Amnesty, Bayonne (Gregg Park, Lot #1)
Sunday, October 3rd HHW/Computer Recycling/Tire Amnesty, Secaucus (High School Parking Lot)
Saturday, October 9th Mobile Shredding, Jersey City (Lincoln Park, Duncan Ave Parking Lot)
Saturday, October 16th HHW/Computer Recycling/Tire Amnesty, Jersey City (Municipal Complex)
Saturday, October 16th HHW/Computer Recycling/Tire Amnesty, Kearny (DPW)
Saturday, October 23rd Mobile Shredding, North Bergen (TBD)
Saturday, October 30th Mobile Shredding, Hoboken (DPW)
Saturday, October 30th Mobile Shredding, Guttenberg (DPW)
Saturday, November 6th Mobile Shredding, Secaucus (High School Parking Lot)
[Saturday, September 18th Mobile Shredding Harrison (Red Bull Arena North Parking Lot) Union City (Jose Marti School Field Parking Lot); Saturday, September 25th Mobile Shredding Bayonne (Gregg Park, Lot #1); Saturday, October 2nd Mobile Shredding West New York (DPW) Kearny (West Hudson Park) Sunday, October 3rd (Household Hazardous Waste) HHW /Computer Recycling/Tire Amnesty Bayonne (Gregg Park, Lot #1) Secaucus (High School Parking Lot); Saturday, October 9th Mobile Shredding Jersey City (Lincoln Park, Duncan Ave Parking Lot); Saturday, October 16th HHW/Computer Recycling/Tire Amnesty Jersey City (Municipal Complex) Kearny (DPW); Saturday, October 23rd Mobile Shredding North Bergen (TBD); Saturday, October 30th Mobile Shredding Hoboken (DPW) Guttenberg (DPW); Saturday, November 6th Mobile Shredding Secaucus (High School Parking Lot)]
HCIA’s responsibilities include solid waste and recycling management, financing for public and private initiatives, redevelopment projects, transportation management, recreation services, alternative energy initiatives and environmental education, among other projects.