The short answer
MyWaste accepts small amounts of clean, dry shredded paper in household recycling and says to place it loose. Large business quantities need a specialist collection arrangement.
Checked 7 October 2026 by BinDay against the sources below. This guide covers the Republic of Ireland; bin colours and collector instructions can differ.
What to do
- Keep paper dry and free of food or other contamination.
- Follow your collector’s specific presentation instructions if they differ.
- For large volumes, ask a specialist paper-recycling service about collection.
Common mistake to avoid
Wet or dirty paper may not be recyclable. Do not treat advice for a few household documents as a commercial shredding service.
Sources and local checks
For a collection point, check what it accepts before travelling. For household-bin instructions, find your collector. How BinDay checks sources and corrects mistakes.