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Records and information management

Secure Shredding Services

Destroy your paper-based records located at your commercial locations in a safe and compliant way

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Features and benefits of shredding

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Protecting confidential information

Our default double-shredding method, also known as cross-cutting, is a method of paper shredding significantly more secure than the traditional strip-cut method of destruction.

Protecting confidential information

Using an external provider to destroy your important documents means it is impossible for criminals, fraudsters, or even commercial rivals to access your confidential information regarding your business, your clients, or yourself.

For unbeatable security, we also offer a high-security shredding service, which is used to reduce highly sensitive records or products to fine-grained dust. This is often a requirement for financial institutions or government organisations.

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Safeguarding the environment

Shredding paper records is an eco-friendly method of disposal.

Safeguarding the environment

All of the paper our services shred on your behalf is recycled in UK recycling mills, and many other materials can be recycled too.

Secure shredding offerings

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Recurring shred services

Recurring shredding is available for organisations that need ongoing destruction of sensitive paper documents. Iron Mountain offers verified offsite shredding, or an onsite shredding option for customers that require the immediate or witnessed destruction of materials on premises.
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Special purge or bulk shredding projects

For periodic or one-time shredding, Iron Mountain offers a range of special project destruction services that can be customised to meet your organisation’s unique needs.
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IT asset recycling and disposition

Does your destruction programme cover data-bearing e-waste, such as computer hard drives and other materials? We can help. Save time and money with our Asset Lifecycle Management service.

Secure shredding offerings

two employees shredding paper

Recurring shred services

Recurring shredding is available for organisations that need ongoing destruction of sensitive paper documents. Iron Mountain offers verified offsite shredding, or an onsite shredding option for customers that require the immediate or witnessed destruction of materials on premises.
IM employee looking at back of IM truck

Special purge or bulk shredding projects

For periodic or one-time shredding, Iron Mountain offers a range of special project destruction services that can be customised to meet your organisation’s unique needs.
old IT assets stacked on office desk

IT asset recycling and disposition

Does your destruction programme cover data-bearing e-waste, such as computer hard drives and other materials? We can help. Save time and money with our Asset Lifecycle Management service.

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