Shred for Good: Help Turn Paper Waste into Environmental Impact
Transforming Paper Waste into Clean Water, Thriving Habitats, and More Trees—One Bag at a Time
This spring, Kowalski’s Markets, Shred Right, and Great River Greening are teaming up to host a series of community shred events that make it easy to securely dispose of paper waste while making a meaningful impact on Minnesota’s environment. Donations will benefit Great River Greening’s work to plant trees, restore native habitats, protect pollinators, and improve water quality—helping to build a cleaner, healthier, more resilient Minnesota.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Make a $10 donation to Great River Greening and receive one free bag of paper shredding.
Donations can be made:
– In-store at any Kowalski’s Market location — donors will receive a shredding sticker for redemption.
– Online at www.greatrivergreening.org/earth-day-shredding— donors will receive a digital shredding voucher via email.
Bring your sticker or voucher (Proof of Purchase), along with your bag of documents, to any participating shredding site at the dates/times indicated below.
WHEN & WHERE:
Kowalski’s & Great River Greening Mobile Event Locations:
Shredding events will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at various Kowalski’s Markets throughout the spring:
· April 22 – Edina Market – Click here for location information
· April 24 – Eden Prairie Market – Click here for location information
· April 25 – Grand Avenue Market – Click here for location information
· April 26 – Shoreview Market – Click here for location information
· April 28 – Woodbury Market – Click here for location information
· May 1 – White Bear Lake Market – Click here for location information
· May 2 – Oak Park Heights Market – Click here for location information
Kowalski’s & Great River Greening Container Event Locations:
Shredding Drop-Off events will be held from April 22nd – 29th at the following Kowalski’s Markets:
– Uptown Market – Click here for location information
– Lyndale Market – Click here for location information
– Parkview Market – Click here for location information
– Excelsior Market – Click here for location information
If you are unable to attend a Mobile Shred Event or make it to a Container Event, you can bring your materials to shred, along with the pre-purchased Ticket (proof of purchase)to the following:
Shred Right Headquarters
*During Drop-Off Hours
(Listed on Our Website)
6301 West Old Shakopee Road, Suite A
Bloomington, MN 55438
Public Mobile Events
🐸 Click Here to visit our Calendar
What can go in your Bag or Box?
- Financial Statements
- Medical Records
- Bank Records
- Payroll Information
- Cancelled Checks
- Investment Data
- Credit Card Statements
- School Records
- Addressed Mail
Paper Clips and Staples are OKAY.
NO Batteries, 3-Ring Binders, Binder Clips, Hanging File Folders, or Plastics.
Participant FAQs
What to expect at at Shred Right Mobile Shred Event?
How can I pay?
This is a Fundraising event, Monetary Donations are accepted. (See Event details on our website)
How much do you charge?
Suggested donations are $10 per Grocery Bag or $25 per Bankers Box
What can I shred?
Papers will personally identifiable information: Examples: Name, Address, SocialSecurity Numbers, Banking Numbers, Tax Information, Medical, School, Financial Statements, Etc.
How should I collect my papers for shredding?
Paper Grocery Bag or Bankers Box (Staples and Paperclips are fine, no large three-ring binders, no batteries)
Can I get my paper bag and/or cardboard box back?
Yes, we will return cardboard and plastic containers, and plastic bags.
Should I plan to help unload my shredding.
No, our Security Driver and Volunteers will unload for you, please stay in your vehicle.
Are pet’s welcome?
We love pets, we ask that you please keep pets in your vehicle, either in your lapor secured during unloading.
What do you accept? Paper, IT, electronics?
This Event is for paper only, for additional data destruction needs, please contact [email protected]
As you approach the Shred Right Mobile Truck:
– Be cautious of volunteers.
– Stop parallel with the Mobile Shred Truck.
– Please place your vehicle park.Inform volunteer where your shredding is located.
– Shredding will be unloaded and brought to the Mobile Shredder.
– You will be advise you when to pull forward.
– Thank you!
🌱 WHY IT MATTERS:
This initiative is more than secure document shredding and recycling – it is an opportunity to drive real, lasting environmental change. Every donation supports critical restoration
projects that enhance ecosystems, protect biodiversity and improve water quality throughout Minnesota. Plus, since shredded paper from home can’t be recycled curbside, these events ensure paper waste is responsibly recycled into post-consumer products like cereal boxes, napkins, and toilet paper—giving your clutter a second life and a greater purpose.
“Every bag of shredded paper helps us plant a tree, protect our pollinators, and clean our waters—it’s a small action with a huge impact,” said Kateri Routh, Executive Director at Great River Greening. “We are especially grateful to Kowalski’s Markets and Shred Right for donating their time and resources to help us make a lasting difference.”
For over 30 years, Great River Greening has been restoring landscapes through community engagement and hands-on restoration projects, including planting trees, improving native habitats, and creating healthy ecosystems for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
ABOUT KOWALSKI’S MARKETS
Kowalski’s Markets is a family-owned, Minnesota-grown grocery store chain committed to quality, sustainability, and community engagement. Through various initiatives, Kowalski’s supports local partners and environmentally responsible practices that strengthen the communities it serves. For more information, www.kowalskis.com.
ABOUT SHRED RIGHT
Shred Right is a secure document destruction company serving the Upper Midwest for over 40 years. Specializing in data and document security, Shred Right is committed to protecting privacy while promoting environmentally responsible shredding and recycling solutions. For more information, visit www.shredright4good.com.
ABOUT GREAT RIVER GREENING
Great River Greening is a non-profit organization that provides nature-based climate solutions through land restoration. Our mission is to inspire, engage and lead local communities in conserving and caring for the land and water that enrich our lives. For more information, please visit www.greatrivergreening.org.