Where can I take documents to be shredded?
With shredding services available at The UPS Store locations nationwide, you can get rid of your personal and business documents using one of the leading document destruction vendors, Iron Mountain®. Shred your items to help protect yourself and your business from identity theft.
Is it cheaper to shred your own paper?
On the surface, purchasing your own shredder and having internal employees shred their own files may seem undoubtedly cheaper. You pay a one time fee for a shredder and have employees take a few minutes every now and then to shred their old files. Plus the shredding process remains in your control.
Can you put shredded paper in the recycle bin?
While shredded paper can technically be recycled, it’s not commonly accepted in curbside recycling bins. When it is accepted, it’s typically required to be put in a separate container, often a paper or plastic bag. This is to make things easier during the separation process that’s done at the recycling facility.
How much does shredding cost?
Depending on the amount of materials you have, this can be quite costly. Generally, this costs around $0.99 per pound. If you have a small quantity to be shredded this may be the simplest method to destroy your documents. A bankers box typically weighs about 30lbs so it would be approximately $30 to destroy it.
Can you shred toilet paper in a shredder?
Open the tissue paper up and smooth it out so that it is fairly flat. You want to fold the paper small enough so it will fit in the shredder slot. The folds are important because they will shred (or cut) into longer pieces and shorter pieces, rather than all small bits.
How do you dispose of shredded paper in Australia?
The best way to dispose of shredded paper is to contribute the shredded paper to compost. Compost bins can benefit from the carbon held within shredded paper fragments. Carbon helps items within the compost bin to break down easier and, in turn, contribute to a healthy and fruitful garden.