Do I Have to Remove Staples Before My Documents Get Shredded?

A small blue stapler and a staple remover are sitting on top of some papers that are stapled together in the corner.

The quick answer is “no,” our industrial paper shredders can easily cut through staples so you don’t have to waste time removing them yourself! What happens to the paper after it has been shredded? Once the shredding stage has been completed, the paper is then bailed and sent to a recycling mill. Pulpers will introduce…

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Get the facts on Paper Shredding

When it comes to cutting identity theft and protecting your sensitive information, it pays to know the facts about shredding to better protect your business information. Here are some of the most common myths regarding paper shredding and media destruction: No one will look through the trash. Even if no one goes dumpster diving for…

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Don’t Toss It Into the Trash, Use a Secure Destruction Container!

It’s a common mistake. Employees casually tossing sensitive or confidential documents in the trash or in a box next to their desk, assuming that they will be securely handled as they travel from the office garbage container to a recycling center or disposal site. Unfortunately, identity thieves look for opportunity, and this is one of…

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Why It’s Time to Ditch Your Office Shredder

When it comes to confidential documents, you don’t want to put your company at risk if the information would get into the wrong hands. Businesses often think a simple solution is to purchase an office shredder. However, there are some things that are usually not considered when it comes to shredding internally. The Hidden Costs…

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You put a document in the shredder, now what?

When you put a document in your shredder, can you sleep soundly knowing your businesses sensitive information was securely destroyed? What actually happens after that document is put into a shredder?  Who takes custody of the shredded paper?  Is the paper destroyed accordingly?  Where does the shredded paper finally get disposed?  All of these questions…

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