Paper, Paper and…the Most Paper (and People) Ever

The figures are in and they show that the latest paper shredding and recycling event hosted by Montgomery County, Montgomery College, NBC4, Allstate and Shred-It, held on June 20 at Montgomery College, Rockville campus, was the largest, most successful event of its type to date.

According to figures from the Division of Solid Waste Services (DSWS), the event:

• served 3,308 cars;
• shredded and recycled about 42 tons of paper;
• recycled nearly 5 tons of cardboard boxes; and
• was supported by 29 volunteers.

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DSWS thanks everyone in the record-setting crowd who helped us recycle more and set a record in the process.

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