The following CAN be securely shredded: Clean paper, any color and any size Blueprints Newspapers Magazines Brochures Mail (including window envelopes) Photographs File folders, any color (no need to remove staples, paper clips, rubber bands, or small binder clips) The following can NOT be securely shredded: Cardboard Wet or moldy material Telephone books Hardcover books Plastic bags and packing material Computer discs, CDs, or DVDs Backup and VCR tapes Transparencies ID badges and driver’s licenses Microfiche and microfilm X-rays Batteries (no batteries of any kind) USB thumb drives Computer parts Printer and photocopier parts Trash or hazardous materials Biohazardous and medical waste (including needles and sharps) Metals (including binders and hanging folders with metal hangers)

Recurring paper shredding

Q: Is the paper shredded onsite?

If using the offsite service , paper is picked up from your location and transported to a shredding facility for final shredding. You can request a final “certificate of destruction” once the service is complete. If using the onsite service , paper will be shredded onsite using a specially equipped mobile shredding vehicle.

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Recurring paper shredding services

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What is it?

Your bin contents are picked up regularly and shredded at Iron Mountain.

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Service details:

Driver comes to your service location to collect container contents
Shred containers are scanned to manage chain-of-custody
Driver collects and loads your material into the locked and secured truck
Documents are transported to the nearest shredding facility
Documents are securely shredded
Upon total destruction, a certificate of destruction can be requested

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Offsite recurring paper shredding

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Choose from offsite, onsite, and flex bin shredding service options.

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Why choose this option?

More affordable than onsite shredding
Shorter service time

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One of our specialists will be happy to get back to you within 24 hours

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What is it?

Paper is regularly shredded at your location.

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Service details:

Shred truck comes to your service location
Shred containers are scanned to manage chain-of-custody
The contents are emptied into the shred truck and destroyed
You have the option to witness the destruction first-hand
Upon total destruction, a certificate of destruction is provided upon request
Scheduling is determined upon service setup

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Onsite recurring paper shredding

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Choose from offsite, onsite, and flex bin shredding service options.

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Why choose this option?

For regulatory compliance (witnessed destruction)
Immediate, visible, real-time destruction
Single-step handling

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Our secure shredding specialists are ready to answer your questions.

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Why shred

Shredding container options

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65-gallon bin - Most requested

This mobile container is perfect for workspaces with large amounts of paper consumption. Comes with a tamper-evident locking system.

Details:

Capacity: 15,000 paper documents (equivalent to 5 paper or banker boxes, or 5 standard kitchen trash cans, or 20 paper grocery bags)
Dimensions: 43 x 26 x 30 inches
Loading rate: 230 lbs (105 kg)

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32-gallon console

This discrete container compliments most office and workplace environments. Comes with a tamper-evident locking system.

Details:

Capacity: 10,000 paper documents (equivalent to 1 paper or banker box, or 1 standard kitchen trash can)
Dimensions: 35 inches x 19 inches x 19 inches
Loading rate: 100 pounds (45 kg)

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Features and benefits of shredding

Shredding is the safest way to destroy unnecessary paper documents that contain confidential information
Shredding takes away the hassle of moving files boxes around your offices
Shredding frees up storage space while keeping employee and customer information safe and secure

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For establishments that deal with extremely confidential information and the following types of businesses, document and paper shredding is not just suggested—it’s the law.

Healthcare

Secure your healthcare data and provide outcomes-based care—without sacrificing insight

Small business solutions

Return to doing what you love; we’ll take over the bulk of your records management process

Financial services

From legacy records management to secure offsite access, leverage our wealth of expertise

Go from information to intelligence.

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Why Iron Mountain ?

We have the experience and expertise to streamline your business while keeping your enterprise and customer data safe—and secure. Together, we elevate the power of your work.

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Frequently asked questions

Learn more about our entire range of popular secure shredding services, or reach out to ask questions of your own.

What can I shred?

The following CAN be securely shredded:

Clean paper, any color and any size
Blueprints
Newspapers
Magazines
Brochures
Mail (including window envelopes)
Photographs
File folders, any color (no need to remove staples, paper clips, rubber bands, or small binder clips)

The following can NOT be securely shredded:

Cardboard
Wet or moldy material
Telephone books
Hardcover books
Plastic bags and packing material
Computer discs, CDs, or DVDs
Backup and VCR tapes
Transparencies
ID badges and driver’s licenses
Microfiche and microfilm
X-rays
Batteries (no batteries of any kind)
USB thumb drives
Computer parts
Printer and photocopier parts
Trash or hazardous materials
Biohazardous and medical waste (including needles and sharps)
Metals (including binders and hanging folders with metal hangers)

Why should I shred my documents?

Secure shredding allows businesses to safely destroy unnecessary paper-based documents that may contain confidential information. Shredding can help prevent identity theft or a data breach, free up space, and recycle documents.

How do I prepare for my one-time shred service?

Once you place your order online, you will be contacted by one of our customer support teammates to schedule the service date.
If using the offsite service, all material that needs to be destroyed should be placed in a dry box with a lid for our driver to pick up.
If using the onsite service, all material that needs to be destroyed should be removed from its current storage location and easily accessible by our driver when they arrive with the mobile shredding vehicle.

Can you pick up from my house or storage unit?

We do service most residential locations, so please contact us to verify that your location is accessible

Is the paper shredded onsite?

If using the offsite service, paper is picked up from your location and transported to a shredding facility for final shredding. You can request a final “certificate of destruction” once the service is complete.
If using the onsite service, paper will be shredded onsite using a specially equipped mobile shredding vehicle.

I have a one-time shred service; how do I know my materials have been destroyed?

You can request a final “certificate of destruction” once the service is complete.

Recurring paper shredding