HANDLING YOUR HOME SHREDDING PROJECTSHRED NATIONS’ HOW-TO GUIDE

WHY SHRED PERSONAL DOCUMENTS?KEEP YOUR IDENTITY YOURS

Shredding papers before throwing them away is one of the safest ways to get rid of your sensitive information and protect yourself from the risk of identity theft or fraud.

We’ve compiled a helpful guide to help you navigate the ins and outs of handling your own shredding project, covering topics including:

• Key residential terminology & phrases

• Different shredding options

• Figuring out how much you have to shred

• How much different shredding options cost

COMMON TERMINOLOGYNEED-TO-KNOW SHREDDING PHRASES

COMMON SHREDDING

TERMS

WITNESSED SHREDDINGGet an extra sense of security by getting to watch the shredding as your documents are securely torn to bits.

PURGE SHREDDINGAnnually or bi-annually shred all your documents in one fell swoop, rather than shredding periodically.

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTIONProvided after your shredding, certificates detail where and when your papers are shredded and prove the shredding was secure.

WHAT ARE MY SHREDDING OPTIONS?SERVICES TO SUIT ANY NEED

MOBILE SHREDDINGSchedule a mobile shredding truck to come directly to you, shredding your documents at the curbside while you watch.

DROP OFF SHREDDINGHave documents needing shredding,but not enough to schedule service?Walk in and drop off your papers atone of our nearby locations — no scheduling needed!

OFFSITE SHREDDINGHave your papers picked up and taken to an offsite facility for shredding. Great for big jobs, the more shredding you need, the cheaper it gets.

RENTING OR BUYING SHREDDERSYou can always go DIY with personal shredders, but renting an industrial shredder is another option. Powered by a diesel engine, have a heavy-duty shredder come to you to shred.

HOW MUCH DO I HAVE TO SHRED?CALCULATING YOUR PAPER AMOUNT

Usually one of the first questions you’ll be asked for projects is how much paper you have. There’s a few different ways to estimate just how documents you need shredded: by the pound, or by the number of boxes (15” x 12” x 10”).

CONTAINER TYPE NUMBER OF BOXES TOTAL WEIGHT (lbs)

Black Plastic Yard/Leaf Bag 1 30 lbs

Tall White Kitchen Bag 1 30 lbs

Vertical Filing Cabinets 24” Drawers (per drawer) 1 30 lbs

Lateral Filing Cabinets 30” Drawers (per drawer) 2 60 lbs

Letter/Legal File Box (15” x 12” x 10”) 1 30 lbs

Large Letter File Box (24” x 12” x 10”) 2 60 lbs

Large Legal File Box (24” x 15” x 10”) 3 90 lbs

64 Gallon Bin 7 210 lbs

95 Gallon Bin 9 300 lbs

Pallet(s) Stacked 4 Rows High (4 ft) 50 1,500 lbs

Pallet(s) Stacked 5 Rows High (5 ft) 60 1,800 lbs

Pallet(s) Stacked 6 Rows High (6 ft) 72 2,160 lbs

HOW MUCH WILL MY PROJECT COST?GETTING THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

Depending on the amount of paper you have, some types of shredding services will be more affordable and a better fit than others. Here’s the breakdown on the average pricing for common shredding options:

SHREDDING SERVICE RECOMMENDEDNUMBER OF BOXES

RECOMMENDED WEIGHT (lbs)

AVERAGECOST

DROP OFF SHREDDING 0 — 3 Up to 90 lbs $1 per pound

MOBILE SHREDDING 3 — 10 90 — 300 lbs $119

OFFSITE SHREDDING 10+ 300+ lbs $100 per bin

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