Shredding paper and cardboard – for better recycling and energy recovery
Paper and cardboard are valuable materials in the recycling loop – but they must be reduced to a manageable size for efficient sorting, storage, and reuse. Whether destined for recycling or alternative fuel production, pre-shredding helps you unlock the full potential of your paper and cardboard waste.
At M&J Recycling, our industrial shredders are built to handle everything from bulky cardboard drums and baled cardboard to paper rolls, corrugated fiberboard, and mixed office paper. Designed for high-capacity performance, they reduce volume efficiently, ensuring reliable downstream processing and better resource recovery.
Explore our shredders for paper and cardboard waste below.
Possibly the most advanced waste shredders
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Solid waste shredders for
Siedlungsabfälle
Municipal solid waste
Ordures ménagerès
Municipal solid waste
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Gewerbliche- und Industrielle Abfälle
Commercial and industrial waste (us)
Déchets commerciaux et industriels
Commercial and industrial waste
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Construction and demolition waste
Construction and demolition waste
M&J experts
Looking to shred paper or cardboard waste? We’re happy to share references for relevant sites that trust M&J shredders for size-reduction of paper rolls, cardboard drums, corrugated materials and more.
— Jeffrey Van Galder, National Account Manager, US
High-capacity shredders for cardboard and paper
Paper and cardboard waste often come in challenging formats – oversized rolls, dense bales, stacked sheets, packaging materials, or mixed with plastics and tape. These materials can jam standard equipment or cause unnecessary downtime if not pre-processed correctly.
M&J shredders are engineered to overcome these challenges. With powerful cutting systems and robust construction, they process even dense or bulky materials with ease – delivering consistent grain size and minimal dust. Whether you’re operating a recycling facility, transfer station, or producing RDF/SRF, our shredders help you streamline operations, reduce disposal costs, and boost material recovery.
If you're looking for efficient and reliable shredding of paper and cardboard, M&J delivers machines that are built to perform – and built to last.
Get help finding the right shredder
With many factors to consider, choosing the right shredder isn’t always easy – that’s where our experts come in, ready to guide you.
"The M&J shredder outruns our screeners, our belts – and everything else we tested"
After Rockwood Sustainable Solutions invested in an M&J M4000, the company has been able to shred 100 tons extra waste daily.