Efficiently shred paper and cardboard waste with M&J shredders

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

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Municipal solid waste

Mixed household waste from residential areas – often contains organic waste, paper products, plastics, glass, metals and more.

Commercial and industrial waste

Mixed waste from businesses, industrial facilities etc. - e.g. packaging waste, production offcuts, bulky and mixed general waste

Construction and demolition waste

Mixed debris from building and demolition sites – e.g. concrete, bricks, wood, glass, insulation and more.

Post-consumer plastic bag opening

Post-consumer waste plastics bags, such as the yellow bags collected in Germany.

Waste wood & wood stumps

Discarded timber, pallets, wood stumps, treated lumber, sawmill residue, cable drums, crates, veneer wood, plywood sheets etc.

Bulky waste

Large, odd-sized items such as mattresses, furniture, timber, kitchen appliances, pallets and more.

RDF/SRF

Pre-shredded materials with high energy content – often MSW or C&I waste - targeted production of alternative fuels like RDF and SRF.

Plastic waste

Post-consumer plastics like PET bottles, containers, pipes, tubes, packaging film and plastic bags from mixed waste streams.

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

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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.

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Read the Rockwood story

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Rockwood Recycling Solutions case for M&J

"The M&J shredder outruns our screeners, our belts – and everything else we tested"

After Rockwood Sustainable Solutions invested in an M&J 4000M, the company has been able to shred 100 tons extra waste daily.

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