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Experiencing a security breach can result in millions of dollars in fines, lost customers and revenue, and a damaged reputation. Shred-it provides various cost-effective services based on the specific paper shredding needs of your business. We have the ability to assess your unique information security requirements and create a customized pricing plan that is best suited for you.

Discover Shred-it pricing, fees, and the cost of Shred-it plans today.

One-Time
Paper Shredding

Bulk shredding service ideal for large paper volumes and occasional clean-outs

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  • One-time fee based on volume of items to be shred and size or type of box
  • Price per box decreases as volume increases
  • No fixed term contract or monthly payments
  • Ability to pre-pay via credit card andbuy online now
  • Express and Priority service options available for urgent inquiries
  • Save up to 25%* on full service one-time shreds
  • Minimum fees apply and vary by location

Regularly Scheduled Shredding With ProtectPLUS

Recurring paper shredding service with information security resources to help ensure consistent and proactive protection

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  • ProtectPLUS Basic:Standard physical document destruction and supplementary information security resources
  • ProtectPLUS Preferred:Best value for document destruction paired with highly important policy templates and training resources for your business
  • ProtectPLUS Platinum: Top tier approach to help ensure all-encompassing information security
  • Customized subscription based pricing with monthly invoices for easier budget predictability
  • Pricing based on service level, pick-up frequency, paper volume, number of Shred-it bins, and geographical location
  • No enrollment fee

Service availability and pricing vary by location

Why Choose Shred-it as Your Go-to Paper Shredding Service?

Shred-it protects organizations' information for their people, customers and brands through secure shredding. With 30 years of experience, our primary focus on document confidentiality and security helps ensure your confidential information remains confidential. We offer paper, hard drive, andspecialty scheduled shredding servicesfor all forms of secure records and important documents. As a leader in the secure data destruction industry, we’re ready for you to provide us with the sensitive documents that you need us to shred or purge.

Service Reliability

With the largest paper shredding fleet and the largest service footprint in North America, we are where you are.

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Security Expertise

With the most NAID AAA certified mobile/on-site and plant-basedshredder facilities, we keep yoursensitive information safe.

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Customer Experience

With the highest customer satisfaction among all vendors, we are 100% committed to your protection and satisfaction.

What's included in Shred-it fees for each plan?

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Why Choose Shred-it as Your Go-to Paper Shredding Service?

Shred-it protects organizations' information for their people, customers and brands through secure shredding. With 30 years of experience, our primary focus on document confidentiality and security helps ensure your confidential information remains confidential. We offer paper, hard drive, andspecialty scheduled shredding servicesfor all forms of secure records and important documents. As a leader in the secure data destruction industry, we’re ready for you to provide us with the sensitive documents that you need us to shred or purge.

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Service Reliability

With the largest paper shredding fleet and the largest service footprint in North America, we are where you are.

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Security Expertise

With the most NAID AAA certified mobile/on-site and plant-basedshredder facilities, we keep yoursensitive information safe.

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Customer Experience

With the highest customer satisfaction among all vendors, we are 100% committed to your protection and satisfaction.

Still Deciding? Take a quick look at DIY Shredding vs. Cost of Professional Services

Even with the pervasive use of technology across industries, secure paper shredding is still a necessity for businesses to ensure the safe disposal of confidential documents that are no longer needed. You may think it’s easier and more cost effective to handle your company’s paper shredding internally. However, there are hidden costs with a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, which make it less economical than you might think.

DIY shredding comes with significant drawbacks & hidden costs:

  • Limited Capacity: Personal shredders can only handle a few sheets at a time and often overheat, requiring frequent cool-down periods. This makes large-scale shredding incredibly time-consuming and impractical.
  • Security Concerns: Most personal shredders offer basic strip-cut shredding, which can be easily reassembled. This poses a significant risk, especially for highly confidential information.
  • Maintenance and Durability: Personal shredders are prone to jams and malfunctions, often requiring maintenance or replacement, adding unforeseen costs.
  • Replacement Costs: Factor in the price of the shredder, replacement blades, electricity consumption, and your valuable time spent shredding.

Advantages of Professional Shredding Services:

  • High-Security Standards: Professional services utilize industrial-grade shredders with advanced shredding techniques, ensuring your documents are destroyed beyond reconstruction.
  • Efficiency and Speed: They can handle large volumes of documents rapidly, saving you significant time and effort.
  • Certified Destruction: Professional services provide certificates of destruction, offering legal compliance and peace of mind.

Knowing your sensitive information has been handled securely offers invaluable peace of mind. Investing in Shred-it’s services ensures your documents are securely destroyed without hidden costs or fees.

Cost of Shredding with Shred-it

To be able to accommodate the needs of both large and small organizations, as well as individuals, Shred-it follows a standard pricing model for most of our services.

The shredding fee covers a minimum number of boxes of paperor hard drives.

If you have more than the minimum number, there is a per box/per hard drive rate that fluctuates based on the number and volume of items. So, for example, the more boxes a facility wants to destroy, the lower the per-box price. Media destruction and specialty shredding have more customized pricing models, depending on the materials involved.

Ensure your sensitive documents are securely destroyed with Shred-it's trusted shredding services. Don't leave your data vulnerable—schedule your secure document destruction today and enjoy peace of mind knowing your information is protected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Free shredding is a misconception. Some providers may offer you the cost savings, but they do so at the expense of your security, by cutting corners and exposing your confidential information. At Shred-it, we offer a Secure Chain of Custody with our services, from start to finish. So you know you’re always protected.

After the paper has been securely shredded, the confetti-sized pieces are bundled and recycled into paper products.

For a recurring paper shredding service, pricing is customized based on your preferences. Criteria that are considered when establishing pricing include service frequency, paper volume, number of Shred-it bins, and geographical location. For a one-time paper shredding service, there is a one-time fee based on the volume of items to be shred, and the size or type of box they are in. Minimum fees apply and vary by geographical location.

Pricing includes the one-time fee based on volume of items to be shred and size or type of box. Fee includes cost of pick-up service and destruction process and any other fees. We have a drop-off option available if pick-up isn’t your preferred service option. Minimum fees apply and vary by geographical location.

Yes, we do offer different pricing depending on what you require. Pricing plans are completely customizable to your needs. One of our reps would be happy to explain this to you in more detail and answer any questions you may have.

We often have deals for bulk shredding services and you can always find out more by clicking here. Also, for bulk shreds the price per box decreases as volume increases.

Our current offer entitles new and existing customers up to a 25% discount of Shred-it’s local list price for one-time shredding service, paper or hard drive, with a minimum value of $1,000 plus applicable taxes, or a 10% discount off Shred-it’s local list price for orders with a value of less than $1,000 plus applicable taxes, subject to a minimum visit charge of $252. This offer will only be valid for a specific length of time, the expiry date of our current offer can be found in our terms and conditions on this page. One discount per customer per site. Additional charges may apply if stairs or additional labor required during service. This offer is subject to availability, is for participating branches in North America only, is non-transferable, has no monetary value and cannot be combined with any other offer. Express (2-day) and Priority (5-day) One Time Shredding Service are not eligible for this offer. The discounted service must be pre-booked by calling 877.542.3992.

You can get a free quote quickly by speaking with one of our representatives today. Give us a call at 877.542.3992 or fill out this form and we’ll have a representative contact you shortly.

Our Proof of Service certificate (formally referred to as a Certificate of Destruction) is provided to your business after every material pick up to acknowledge that your documents have been collected by a secure destruction company for proper disposal.

Yes. We can work with you to ensure that your shredding is done on time and we currently have both 2 day and 5 day schedules. If you require other timing, feel free to let us know and we will work to accommodate your needs.

You can manage your customer account as well as invoicing and scheduling through our customer portal at mystericycle.com.

We can shred just about anything, but we mostly shred paper. And instead of using conventional strip-cut shredders, we use cross-cut shredding technology that can reduce the paper to fine, confetti-like pieces.Our unique technology can even destroy other materials like fabric, plastic, electronics and metals. Yes, that means CDs, USB drives, videotapes, DVDs and even casino chips.

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This offer entitles new and existing customers up to a 25% discount of Shred-it’s local list price for one-time shredding service, paper or hard drive, with a minimum value of $1,000 plus applicable taxes, or a 10% discount off Shred-it’s local list price for orders with a value of less than $1,000 plus applicable taxes, subject to a minimum visit charge of $252. This offer will only be valid until September 29, 2024 for services contracted on or before September 30, 2024. One discount per customer per site. Additional charges may apply if stairs or additional labor required during service. This offer is subject to availability, is for participating branches in North America only, is non-transferable, has no monetary value and cannot be combined with any other offer. Express (2-day) and Priority (5-day) One Time Shredding Service are not eligible for this offer. The discounted service must be pre-booked by calling 877.542.3992.

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FAQs

How much does it cost to get shredded? ›

Drop Off Shredding: The price for this service will vary by location, but it's typically around $1 per pound for drop off shredding services. Mobile Shredding: The price to have a shred truck visit your location varies by location, quantity, and other factors.

Where is the safest place to shred documents? ›

Where Is the Safest Place to Shred Documents?
  • At-home: invest in a personal shredder and shred your documents at home, especially if you don't have much. ...
  • In-Store Shredding Services: there might be retailers in your neighbourhood that offer accessible and convenient shredding services.
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Can I put CDs in my Shred-it bin? ›

Our unique technology can even destroy other materials like fabric, plastic, electronics and metals. Yes, that means CDs, USB drives, videotapes, DVDs and even casino chips.

Do you have to remove paper clips before shredding? ›

No, you do not need to remove any paper fasteners, like paper clips or staples, from the documents before shredding.

Is there a free version of Shred? ›

There is also a limited free version available for all users.

How much is the Shred app a month? ›

How much does it cost? Our SHRED Premium offer is available for $119.99/year USD or $19.99/month USD and includes unlimited training across all 18 Training Styles (Gym, Bodyweight, and Cardio) with AI coaching & program augmentation.

How do you destroy documents without shredding or burning? ›

Soaking paper documents in water for one or two days and mixing it around is an effective way to make them unreadable. This dissolves the paper into a pulp that you can break up by hand. However, you'll need the space and patience to leave your documents in buckets of water in a secure place.

What is the best way to get rid of shredded documents? ›

If possible, consider recycling your shredded documents, as long as you can do this without leaving the data easily available to others during that time. Alternatively, you could use a shredding service. Companies will come to your business, collect the documents and safely shred them for you.

What are the risks of not shredding documents? ›

When done the right way, document shredding protects your employees and clients from identity theft and helps your business avoid the risks and consequences of a corporate data breach. Breach notification costs, non-compliance fines, and negative press coverage can permanently damage your company.

What cannot be shredded? ›

ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE SHREDDED: GARBAGE AND FOOD PRODUCTS • WET PAPER • LARGE METAL ITEMS OR 3-RING BINDERS • WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS • PLASTICS INCLUDING STYROFOAM • TONER CARTRIDGES • VCR OR MAGNETIC TAPES • CD'S, DVD'S OR X-RAYS • BACKUP/STORAGE MEDIA (FLASHDRIVES, ETC.)

How do I get rid of a lot of paper? ›

Methods of Document Destruction
  1. Burning Paper in a Fire Pit. ...
  2. Soaking Documents in Water and Bleach. ...
  3. Composting Sensitive Documents. ...
  4. Cutting or Shredding By Hand. ...
  5. Attending a Community Shredding Event. ...
  6. Hiring a Professional Paper Shredder Service to Destroy Paper and Sensitive Documents.

What can you not put in a shredder? ›

Items You Should Not Put in a Shredder
  • Metal Credit Cards. Paper shredders have trouble with credit cards with a magnetic strip or microchip; however, some types can shred plastic cards. ...
  • Electronics. No type of Shredder is safe for electronic waste. ...
  • Clothes. ...
  • Hard Solids. ...
  • Conclusion.
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What are the disadvantages of paper shredding? ›

As a result, maintenance issues are common:
  • shredders jam.
  • blades become dull.
  • dust and debris clog the machine.
  • non-paper items like staples and paperclips can cause permanent damage.
  • overheating with shredder paper inside is a fire risk.

Are staples okay for shredding? ›

In conclusion, shredding paper with staples is possible with most shredders, especially heavy-duty and commercial-grade models. To ensure the security and efficiency of your document shredding, consider outsourcing the task to a professional shredding service like Cross Cut Shredding.

What are the rules of shredding? ›

A: As a rule of thumb, you should shred any document with sensitive financial or medical data and personally identifiable information (PII). Since every business has unique client and corporate information, consult with a shredding partner who can provide a guide for what to shred.

How long does it take to get fully shredded? ›

So, how long until you are sporting a “ripped body”? “If you're consistent about working out and dieting properly for a full year, and you weren't significantly overweight to begin with,” said Fauci, “then after 1 year you can expect to sport a lean, muscular physique with a visible six pack.”

How hard is it to get shredded? ›

There is no quick fix for getting defined abs; you cannot spot-reduce fat or out-train a crappy diet. And there are no magic supplements or specific diets that change this. Achieving a shredded look requires some serious hard work, time, and dedication.

How much should I train to get shredded? ›

Assuming you are working out every day: -If you want to maintain your physique, you should work out for at least 30 minutes a day. -If you want to improve your physique, you should work out for at least 45 minutes a day. -If you want to get a ripped physique, you should work out for at least 60 minutes a day.

Can you get shredded at any age? ›

No matter what your age, you can improve your fitness.

If it's been a long time since you've exercised and you're feeling less than fit, you might think that it's too late to make a change. But you're wrong.

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