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In Spring 2021 the University Committee on Administrative Policies approved the . The Records Retention Policy requires that University records be retained for the amount of time prescribed in each department’s or division’s retention schedule. Each department or division should have an official (or draft) record retention schedule at this point. Published schedules can be found on the shared drive, some schedules are still going through the approval process but should be followed for the time being. If your area has not submitted a record retention schedule, or you’re unsure, please contact moconnor@jcu.edu for more information.Ìý

You are also welcome to bring your personal records from home to be shredded on May 21.

Additionally, on May 21 ITS will be collecting your personal and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ e-waste.

If you would like more information or have additional questions consider attending the upcoming Campus Shred Day Informational Webinar hosted by ITS on April 23, 2024 at 10am (), review the FAQs below, or email moconnor@jcu.edu.Ìý

On Rodman Drive between O’Malley and Rodman Hall in front of the garage doors.

Shred Day

There are shred bins available across campus in these locations:

  • SIH outside Rm 8
  • SIH Garden Level FL 37
  • SIH Rm 32
  • SIH Rm B102 Registrars
  • SIH Rm 128
  • SIH Pres. Rm 134
  • SIH Rm 322
  • SIH Rm 340
  • Rodman Rm 149/158
  • Rodman Rm 247
  • Rodman Rm 336 by elevator
  • Rodman Rm 249
  • Rodman IT
  • Rodman Legal
  • RecPlexÌý ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Dining Rm L05
  • RecPlex Rm 207
  • RecPlex ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳PD
  • RecPlex Facilities Rm 07
  • RecPlex Athletics Rm 106
  • RecPlex Res. Life Rm 01

And from May 13 to May 24 additional bins will be available in these locations:

  • Dean of Students Office (LSC)
  • Service Desk (SIH)
  • Business Office Outside Rm 152 (Rodman)
  • Central Scientific Stores and Laboratory Support Services (Dolan)

Paper documents only.

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No, the shredder can handle staples, paper clips, and even binder clips.

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Acceptable materials:Ìý

  • Computers / laptops
  • Tablets / e-readers
  • Monitors (CRT*, LCD, LED Flat Screens)
  • Keyboards, mice, cords, and other peripherals
  • Printers
  • Cell phones
  • Telecom equipment
  • Networking equipment
  • Servers
  • Video games
  • Stereo equipment
  • Electronic equipment batteries
  • All accessories and cables
  • Ink and toner cartridges
  • DVD
  • CD Players
  • Cable boxes
  • Media players

Non-acceptable materials

  • Televisions – older tube model, projection, consoles
  • Household appliances
  • Paint or oil
  • Medical electronics
  • Mercury containing items – thermostats, etc.
  • Ballasts
  • Light bulbs
  • Smoke detectors
  • Freon containing appliances

*CRT monitor drop off will incur a recycling fee.

If you have any questions about what kinds of items are accepted during our e-waste collection please contact the Service Desk at 216-397-3005.

Your department or division should have an official (or draft) record retention schedule which will dictate what you can destroy and when. Published schedules can be found on the shared drive, some schedules are still going through the approval process but should be followed for the time being.Ìý

If your area has not submitted a record retention schedule, or you’re unsure, please contact moconnor@jcu.edu for more information.

Yes! On May 21 you can bring your personal records from home to be shredded.

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Yes! On May 21 you can bring your personal e-waste from home to be collected.Ìý

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Each bin has a lock to prevent people from gaining access to the documents inside, the bins are located in offices around campus with people present during work hours, after work hours the bins are secured in the locked offices.

You can contact Lisa Brown in the Purchasing Office to arrange to have a shredding bin located in your office long term. There is a fee associated with this service.Ìý

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You can attend the upcoming Campus Shred Day Informational Webinar hosted by ITS on April 23 at 10am to hear more details and ask questions () or email moconnor@jcu.edu.