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Your Guide to Secure Information Management
At AMS Store and Shred, LLC we believe informed clients make confident decisions. Our Resources page is here to keep you updated, answer your questions, and provide helpful information about secure document management and industry best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick, clear answers to the questions we get asked most. Whether you’re wondering how our shredding process works, what materials we accept, or how to schedule a pickup, our FAQ section is a great place to start.
What type of Destruction Services do you offer?
Our destruction services include Documents, X-ray Film, NDT Radiographic Film, Mixed Media – CDs, DVDs, Tapes, Laptops, Hard Drives, Servers, Small Electronics (Computer Keyboard, Mouse etc.), Large Electronics (Computer Tower, Printer, Scanner, Fax Machines, etc.). We also destroy License Plates and Lead Aprons.
What additional services does AMS provide?
- Record Storage, Scanning, Digitizing X-rays (Medical and Radiographic)
- AMS also offers Medical Waste Hauling AMSmedwaste.com
- Silver Recovery Program
How does your Nationwide Film Recycling & Digitizing Program work?
AMS accepts all types of film for NAID AAA Certified destruction & recycling, including, but not limited to: X-ray, Radiographic, Lithographic, Dental, Microfilm, Microfiche, Cine and Photographic. We service any volume, either via secure shipping or on-site services with our highly experienced and vetted Technicians. Silver rebate payment may be available, depending on the weight, silver content and silver market. All film is destroyed prior to recycling – a service very rarely seen across the industry. AMS can also purge all eligible jackets per your retention policy. Ineligible inventory, can be stored at our highly secure storage facility at a very reasonable cost, without any permanent withdrawal charges. X-ray and Industrial film Digitizing and Scan on Demand options are also available for any volume.
Not Sure How Long to Keep Medical Records or Film?
Review our State-by-State Medical Record Retention Guidelines to stay compliant and protect your practice.
The retention guidelines provided are for general informational purposes only and are not intended as legal advice. Retention requirements can vary significantly based on the state, type of record, and specific regulatory obligations. We strongly encourage you to perform your own due diligence and consult with qualified legal or compliance professionals to ensure that your retention practices meet all applicable laws and regulations.
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