I have records I want to have destroyed. What are my options?
You have several options, each of which varies in terms of security
and cost.
1. You can purchase a good office shredder and shred it yourself. This option provides the highest level of security, but has several drawbacks. Most office shredders are limited to less than
10 documents at a time and all fasteners, but staples must be removed. Many office shredders are strip rather than cross cut
and the byproduct can be reconfigured. It will take an entire day to destroy what SureShred can handle in less than fifteen
minutes. Will everyone in the office be diligent and shred their confidential documents or will some fall into the recycle waste
stream?
2. You can take your documents to a local Recycler who will naturally destroy your
documents in their process; however most paper is baled and sold on the open market, frequently going over seas. Some Recyclers
have a shredding capability and is your least expensive option; however this is generally considered the least secure option.
3. You can use a Shredding Service. A Shredding Service will come to your location and
either shred your documents On-Site or take them to their facility to shred.
