Many people wonder what the point is of using a shredding service. Why should I spend money on this service when I can just dump these papers in the garbage, throw them in my fireplace, or just shred them myself with an ordinary office shredder?
We understand your concerns so we will list all the benefits that come with using a shredding service!
1. You keep your information secure
By using a shredding service, your information is more secure than if you were to throw your papers away or shred them yourself. When you throw your papers away any thief can go into the garbage and steal your old documents, and ordinary office shredders usually only slice papers into strips that can be pieced back together.
At Shred City we are AAA NAID certified, which means we are certified to shred and dispose of HIPAA and other sensitive documents. We are audited regularly to make sure we stay compliant and we send every one of our customers a Certificate of Destruction so you have your own records that the job was handled securely.
2. You are keeping the planet green!
We don’t just shred papers - we recycle them! 100% of the paper we shred is recycled back into paper towels, toilet paper, and other paper products; products you probably never think about where they come from. The paper towel you’re using as a napkin during lunch may very well be paper we shredded! By using a shredding service your old papers you have no use for any longer are repurposed into a new product instead of adding to a landfill.
This goes for the hard drives and media we destruct as well! The metals are broken up so they can be repurposed into another product.
3. It’s quick and convenient!
If you were to shred several boxes of papers it could take hours. When you use a shredding service, our mobile shredding trucks can destruct papers within minutes. Whether you are a business or residential customer, this frees up a lot of time for you (or your employees) to be doing the things that really matter.
Conclusion
There are many reasons to use a shredding service. It’s such an easy way to stay green, save time, and secure info! You get all your paper taken care of within minutes and you then you never have to worry about them again. And an added bonus with using Shred City is that you are supporting a small (local!) business.
If you have any other questions or if you are ready to schedule a shredding appointment, contact us below! Our shredding experts will guide you through the process smoothly.
