Correct, it's true.

Shredded paper is no longer accepted for recycling in the blue bin, even if it's bagged.  

Why not?  If a bag rips open, the paper shreds fly around the recycling facility and cling to other recyclables, making a mess.

Additionally, shredded paper is more difficult to recycle into new products because the fibers have been cut short. 

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