Carc Farm Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico
About This Location
The CARC site at 103 E Greene St in Carlsbad is a document destruction and paper-shredding facility run by CARC, Inc., a long-standing nonprofit supporting people with developmental disabilities. It is not a general household recycling drop-off: its recycling role is secure paper shredding, after which the shredded paper is sent to a licensed recycling facility. Residents and businesses can bring paper documents to be shredded for a per-pound fee.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Document shredding - drop-off — $0.15 per pound
- Document shredding - pickup — $0.25 per pound
Access & restrictions
Open to businesses and residents for paper document shredding; drop-off or scheduled pickup · HIPAA-compliant document destruction with certificate of destruction available. Shredded paper is sent to a licensed recycling facility.
Programs & events
- CARC Document Destruction Services — Secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding staffed by CARC clients and staff; shredded paper is recycled through a licensed facility and a certificate of destruction is provided.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a regular recycling drop-off center?
No. It is CARC's document destruction and paper-shredding facility. The only material handled here is paper documents, which are shredded securely and then sent to a licensed recycler. For plastics, glass, metal or electronics, use a county facility instead.
How much does shredding cost at CARC?
Drop-off shredding is $0.15 per pound and scheduled pickup is $0.25 per pound, according to CARC's document shredding page.
Is the shredding secure and HIPAA-compliant?
Yes. CARC's document destruction is HIPAA-compliant and a certificate of destruction is available confirming the documents were destroyed.
Who runs this facility?
CARC, Inc., a Carlsbad nonprofit that has supported children and adults with developmental disabilities for over 50 years. The shredding service provides meaningful work for CARC clients.
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