Big Shred 2026
Event Details
Date:
October 17, 2026
Time:
9:00am — 1:00pm
Venue:
Various Locations
Howard County hosts the Big Shred 2026. Residents may bring up to three bags or boxes of paper to be shred. The event will be held from 9am – 1pm (or until trucks are full) at the following locations:
- North Laurel Community Center (9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd)
- Gary J. Arthur Community Center (2400 MD-97)
- Elkridge Landing Middle School (7085 Montgomery Rd)
- Long Gate Park & Ride (4951 Meadowbrook Ln)
Think before you shred–please ONLY bring items that contain personal information. Junk mail, catalogs and office paper can be recycled with regular curbside recycling collection. Although these events will have hours, shredding will be available until trucks are full which may occur before designated ending times.
Howard County hosts the Big Shred 2026. Residents may bring up to three bags or boxes of paper to be shred. The event will be held from 9am – 1pm (or until trucks are full) at the following locations:
- North Laurel Community Center (9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd)
- Gary J. Arthur Community Center (2400 MD-97)
- Elkridge Landing Middle School (7085 Montgomery Rd)
- Long Gate Park & Ride (4951 Meadowbrook Ln)
Think before you shred–please ONLY bring items that contain personal information. Junk mail, catalogs and office paper can be recycled with regular curbside recycling collection. Although these events will have hours, shredding will be available until trucks are full which may occur before designated ending times.
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