Shredded paper

Should you recycle shredded paper? It depends.

If you live inside the city limits of Tucson, you can recycle shredded paper. It should be placed in a clear plastic bag and put in your curbside recycling or community bin. Clear bags are the only ones permitted and this is the only exception to the “no plastic bags” rule.

However, if you live outside the city of Tucson, it depends where your recycling is processed. Chances are you can’t recycle shredded paper. Waste Management won’t accept it.

Photos should never be recycled.

Clear plastic bags can be purchased Costco or other business-supply stores. We have found them online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com.