Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

You've spent a weekend shredding old bills and school papers, and now you don't know what to do with the resulting bags and bags of shredded paper in your house. Here's the good news: You can reuse at ...

Q: I work in an office that produces a lot of shredded paper. Is it safe to use it as a mulch or in a compost pile? A: First, a word of caution: Be sure that your employer permits removal of the ...

A reader wonders whether there's use in the garden for his shredded paper. Another is puzzled by the poor performance of all his root crops. CS: It sounds like your shredded paper is office paper ...

Q: I have bags of shredded paper (cross cut). Can I rototill this directly into my vegetable garden? I know it's good to add to a compost pile but was curious on adding it directly to the garden. A: ...

Q: I am somewhat confused about the use of shredded paper in compost piles. Over the years, I have read articles that mention its use in compost piles as acceptable, while other articles consider it a ...

We try to do our part when it comes to recycling, but many city/county machines can't take items we think should be recyclable, like shredded paper. The small strips get caught up in most machines, ...

We recycle our newspapers and junk mail, but they ask us to put shredded paper in the regular trash. Why can’t we recycle the shredded paper? Now you can. In researching this question, we checked with ...

Question: Should I put shredded paper in a paper bag or plastic bag for recycling? Answer: Shredded paper can be placed in your yard waste cart. It breaks down and can be turned into compost along ...