The Atlantic Highlands Police Explorers joined Department police officers Thursday March 25 when Monmouth County offered the first of 16 free paper shredding days in cooperation with the borough, using the Atlantic Highlands Parking lot.
Explorers directed the line-up of hundreds of vehicles that came from all over Monmouth County with boxes of papers to be shredded in the county program.
Other shredding days are being held throughout the county, with the next one April 15 in Brielle and one in Long Branch at the Community Pool Club on April 22. The last one for the year will be Nov.18 at Middletown High School North parking lot.
All residents, but no businesses, are permitted to bring up to 100 pounds of paper to be shredded, ensuring that all large binders are removed, but allowing for paper clips and staples. The 100 pound weight is usually included in four office paper boxes or four large trash bags.
Shredding will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1 p..m. or earlier if the shredding trucks are full. Persons wishing more information can visit www.VisitMonmouth.com
