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Shred Bag Event

United is the Way!

Our last shred date for the 2025/2026 campaign is being held Wednesday, June 17, and there’s still time to participate. Shred bags remain available for purchase, and each one directly supports United Way’s essential local programs. Bags can be picked up at the YPPS front desk (344 Winchester Avenue) between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Donations by credit card now accepted!

Our next shred bag drop off is Wednesday, June 17, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 344 Winchester Ave, loading dock 1 or 2.

Order Your Sealable Security Bags Here

Campaign Statistics

United Way Shred Bag Statistics - 77 bags sold, $1925 raised for united way since August 2025

How Does it Work?

YPPS is working with Yale approved Supplier InfoShred* to ensure that all the Sealable Security Shred Bags will be safely and thoroughly destroyed.

YPPS Loading Docks 1 & 2

  • Place your order for your Security Shred bag(s) here.
  • Pickup your Shred Bag Monday - Friday, between 9:00am-3:00pm, at 344 Winchester Avenue (Loading docks 1 & 2)
  • Payment is online only by credit card, or onsite by cash or check at YPPS during pickup. Please make checks payable to the "United Way of Greater New Haven" or "UWGNH."
  • Drop off your filled and sealed Shred Bag at Yale Printing & Publishing Services (YPPS) offices, located at 344 Winchester Avenue (Loading docks 1 & 2)
  • InfoShred* will safely purge your personal documents.
  • Bag dimensions are 30.7 inches high, 18.9 inches wide, 5.5 inches deep and the capacity is around 25-30 lbs.
  • Make checks payable to the “United Way of Greater New Haven” or “UWGNH”

What can I Shred?

Yes

  • Confidential Material!
    • Any document or piece of paper containing sensitive information.
    • Medical Charts
  • Stapled Paper
  • Paper Clips
  • Binder Clips
  • Colored Paper
  • Manila Folders
  • Hanging Folders
  • Rubber Bands
  • Carbon Paper

No

  • Ammunition, solid metal or batteries.
  • Coffee Cups
  • Beverage Containers
  • Food Packaging
  • Food Waste
  • Plastics
  • Brown Paper Bags
  • Magazines
  • Three Ring Bindcers
  • Cardboard
  • Tissue or Tissue Boxes
  • Paper Towels
  • Medical Waste

For questions, please contact: James.Kavanaugh@yale.edu (203) 996-0974

*InfoShred is certified by NAID, the watchdog association for worldwide secure data destruction.