Over the years federal and state rules and regulations have been put in place requiring businesses to properly discard confidential information. In many cases businesses initially find it efficient and cost effective to just purchase a large office shredder and call it a day. However, these smaller shredding devices typically accommodate only a few sheets of paper at a time and tend to breakdown easily. Poor construction is the least of your worries, what happens to that paper after you shred it? Do you find yourself just throwing it away? Businesses should be weary of throwing away shredded material for the security of this information is limited. New software used by con-artists enables these shredded pieces to be scanned and pieced back together digitally.

Now here is the upside…shredding companies can help.  Securely locked collection containers take up little space, hold a large amount of information and are then picked up at your convenience by an experienced technician. If your business has a limited budget, your provider can help in setting up a service frequency to help lower costs. A reputable shredding company will take every precaution to ensure your information remains confidential and secure.  After the material is shredded, it is baled and taken to the paper mill to help contribute to a more sustainable environment.  Take the time to re-evaluate if a shredding service is the answer for your business; when choosing your shredding provider, choose an organization that has the proper security measures and expertise to meet your business needs.