County Helps to Rid Clutter and Reduce Identity Theft
4/13/2011

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County's popular residential document shredding program will be traveling to 10 towns in the county starting May 5 in Tuckerton.

"We make every effort to make this program convenient for all of our residents," said Freeholder James F. Lacey, who serves as liaison to the county's recycling programs. "The program will move throughout Ocean County over the course of 10 different days. Residents can attend the location most convenient for them."

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders began the program in 2008 and continues to hold it twice a year.

"This is a great way for Ocean County residents to get rid of those personal documents in a safe and convenient manner," Lacey said. "We hear so much about identity theft and taking the proper precautions when we get rid of papers and documents that may contain sensitive information about ourselves. This is one way the county can help in the fight against identity theft by giving our residents the opportunity to recycle their old documents and files safely and securely."

The vendor providing the service is NexCut LLC, Union City.

"The hours to have your materials shred will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on each scheduled day or until the truck is full," Lacey said.

Lacey noted the truck has an 8,000-pound capacity.

Residents are limited to six boxes or bags each day. Commercial documents will not be accepted. Paper clips and staples do not have to be removed from the documents.

"There is no registration required and the service is free of charge," Lacey said.

The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates and locations:
· May 5, Tuckerton Public Works Garage, 445 South Green Street
· May 6, Long Beach Township Public Works, 7910 Long Beach Boulevard
· May 7, Ocean County Southern Recycling Center, 379 Haywood Road, Stafford Township
· May 11, Seaside Heights Recycling Center, Bay Boulevard
· May 12, Lavallette Firehouse Parking Lot, 125 Washington Street
· May 13, Brick Township Recycling Center, 836 Ridge Road
· May 14, Toms River Recycling Center, Church Road
· May 19, Jackson Township Public Works Garage, 10 Don Connor Boulevard
· May 20, Manchester Township Public Works Garage, 1360 Route 70
· May 21, Lacey Township Recycling Center, 820 Municipal Lane

The service representatives are uniformed, bonded and insured. The shredding unit features an automatic feeding and tipping system, eliminating human contact with documents and forms.

For additional information on the program call the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047.