Somerset County

“Operation Secure Shred” events are free of charge for Somerset County residents; pre-registration is not required.  Proof of residency is required (current driver's license, valid lease, tax bill or any other bill with a Somerset County address). No businesses allowed. No commercial vehicles allowed.

Shredding events are held rain or shine, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or until the trucks are filled to capacity, at which time they leave and the event is over for the day. Residents can bring a combination of up to six bags, containers or boxes per trip.

The following recyclable items are not accepted: junk mail, magazines and newspapers.

Residents from all 21 Somerset County municipalities can have personal documents shredded at as many free, on-site mobile paper-shredding events as they wish to attend. Residents do not have to reside in the town hosting an event to participate.

Documents are commercially shredded safely, privately, and properly by trained, licensed, and bonded document destruction specialists. Staples and paperclips do not have to be removed. Residents can bring documents in up to six boxes, containers, or bags per visit and may stay and watch as their documents are shredded. Residents will be asked to take back their receptacles.

Operation Secure Shred is sponsored by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners in cooperation with the county Department of Public Works. For more information, call 908-203-6018 or email PublicWorks@co.somerset.nj.us

For tips on managing your personal documents and information, click to read our "To Shred or Not To Shred" brochure.

Somerset County has partnered with Recycle Coach download below. 

Recycle coach is a FREE app and equips every individual with the most efficient and convenient way to stay informed when it comes to their trash and recycling management. With trash and recycling reminders straight to your smartphone; an instant search sorting guide; educational activities and more – the Recycle Coach app is sure to make trash and recycling collection days easy. 

OR use Recycle Coach below without downloading the app. 
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Rafael F. Jimenez, Director of Recycling

• Collects recyclable materials from county residents, public schools, municipal and county facilities.
• Recyclables are processed into marketable post-consumer commodities.
• Provides First Saturday of the Month Recycling Drop-Off Program to county residents.

Melissa D. Harvey, Manager of Solid Waste

• Responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring of solid waste disposal methods for the county.
• Conducts periodic Household Hazardous Waste disposal programs.
• Coordinates the Adopt-A-Road and Backyard Composting Programs for Somerset County.
• Recycling Coordinator establishes prices through quoting of commodities in the various markets. Designs and implements special recycling programs throughout the county. Assists municipal recycling coordinators in program operations.