Shredding

Document shredding is the secure destruction of paper records to protect sensitive information from theft, misuse, or unauthorized access. It’s a core component of records disposition and information security programs.

• Protect confidential business information
• Comply with privacy laws and retention schedules
• Reduce storage costs
• Prevent identity theft and data breaches

Service Type Description

Mobile/on‑site shredding:

A shredding truck comes to your   location and destroys documents on‑site. Often used by businesses with large   volumes.

 Off‑site shredding:

Documents are picked up and   transported to a secure facility for destruction.

One‑time purge shredding:

Ideal for annual clean‑outs or   disposition projects; vendors handle large volumes at once.

Scheduled shredding:

Recurring service for offices that   produce sensitive documents regularly.

NAID AAA certification                                                        (ensures strict chain‑of‑custody & destruction standards)

• Locked containers and secure handling
• Certificate of destruction
• Background‑checked staff
• Compliance with retention and privacy laws

      Disposition Step / Shredding’s Role

Inventory

Identify physical records eligible for destruction

Retention validation

Confirm records have met legal retention requirements

Approvals

Legal and business units authorize destruction

Execution

Shredding vendor destroys physical records securely

Documentation

Vendor provides certificate of destruction; agency logs destruction (required in MD)

Shredding ensures:

• Compliance with retention schedules
• Protection of confidential information
• Secure chain‑of‑custody
• Audit‑ready documentation