Northampton County Announces 2025 Household Document Shredding Events
[Northampton County, PA] — County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Northampton County Department of Public Works are pleased to announce two Household Document Shredding events exclusively for Northampton County residents. The events will be held on May 3rd and June 28th from 10 AM – 12 PM.
These events provide a safe and secure way for residents to dispose of confidential and sensitive household documents. Shredding will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Each resident is limited to three boxes or bags per vehicle, with a 25-pound weight limit per box or bag.
Accepted items include:
Accounting records, canceled checks, pay stubs, financial statements, investment transactions, legal documents, medical records, tax forms, and similar materials.
Unacceptable items include:
Pre-shredded paper, junk mail, magazines, catalogs, photographs, negatives, and X-rays.
Please do not arrive before 10:00 AM to avoid traffic congestion.
On arrival, residents should:
- Remain in their vehicles
- Unlock vehicle doors or trunks
- Ensure that documents are boxed or bagged and easily accessible to staff
Staples, paper clips, rubber bands, and manila folders are accepted.
Ring binders, metal strips, and plastic sheet protectors or coverings will be returned to the resident.
These shredding events reflect Northampton County’s continued commitment to environmental responsibility and personal data protection.
For more information, please contact the Northampton County Public Works Department – Environmental Services Division at 610-829-6332.
Information provided to TVL by:
County of Northampton
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/
