Paper recycling
How to Recycle Office Paper
White and colored office paper, documents, and computer paper - one of the higher-value grades in the paper recycling stream.
RecyclableUpdated Jul 2026
Quick answer
Yes, printer and office paper is high-grade fiber mills want. Recycle it curbside without pulling out staples or paper clips - sorting equipment screens them out - and shred only documents with sensitive information, since shredding actually lowers the paper's value to mills.
- Recyclable
- Yes
How to Prepare
- 1Staples, paper clips, and small binder clips don't need to be removed - screening equipment catches them during processing
- 2Shred only documents that contain sensitive information; shredding turns high-value paper into a lower-value, harder-to-process material
- 3Remove plastic covers, spiral bindings, and sticky notes before recycling
- 4Keep different paper grades separate only if your local program asks for it
Where to Recycle
- Office recycling programs
- Curbside recycling
- Recycling centers
- Shredding services
Environmental Impact
High-quality paper that recycles into new office paper, maintaining fiber quality better than mixed lower grades.
Recycling centers that accept Office Paper
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