Document Shredding Program Returns: What To Know In Barnegat-Manahawkin

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — March marks the return of Ocean County's popular Document Shredding Program, with several dates planned throughout the spring and fall seasons.

It kicks off in March in Lakewood, then runs through October. In total, 12 collections will be held.

The program will be held in Stafford on May 16 at 379 Haywood Road. In Barnegat, it will be held Oct. 17 at 5 Lippincott Ave.

Ocean County encourages residents to bring those documents that include sensitive information like bank account numbers or social security numbers that should not be tossed out in the trash. There is a limit of 4 boxes or clear bags totaling no more than 100 pounds of confidential documents per car.

Commercial documents are not accepted nor are newspapers, magazines, books, junk mail, greetings cards, photos, x-rays, CDs or shredded paper. Paper clips and staples do not have to be removed from documents that are shredded.

Dates are below.