Shredded paper: secure and recyclable

In the Minnetonka recycling program, shredded paper is gladly accepted. Please place it in a paper bag, then tape or staple the bag closed. Do not place shredded paper in plastic bags.

Identity theft is a growing concern. Whether from the garbage can or the recycling bin, someone intent on stealing personal information can come up with documents that help them create havoc for the victim.

Here are some ways you can protect yourself:

  • Use a cross-cut paper shredder to shred all discarded financial documents, including pre-approved credit card applications, insurance forms, bank checks and statements.
  • Put the shredded paper in a paper bag and staple or tape it shut before putting it into your recycling container. This prevents the paper from littering your neighborhood.

  • For more information about protecting yourself from identity theft, call Nicole Nelson, Minnetonka Police crime prevention specialist, at 952.939.9546. Information is also available on the Identity Theft page.

    Or, contact the Identity Theft Resource Center at 1-858-693-7935 or online at idtheftcenter.org.