Can shredded paper be recycled?
Yes, but check with your local authority to see if they collect it, otherwise it can be put into a paper bank. Before you recycle it : • Tie it up in a bag before you put it outside to be collected. It could blow away! • Make sure there is no plastic mixed in with it Not all local authorities will accept shredded paper for recycling as some paper mills cannot process it. Reasons for this: • Shredding paper weakens it (the fibre length decreases) • It could pose problems at the mill e.g.
