Why is Shredding Important?

There are many key reasons why paper shredding is important, such as helping protect your personal information, reducing clutter in your home or business, and preventing fraud and data breaches.

You should consider shredding your documents for a few reasons:

1. Ensure privacy and prevent fraud

Shredding medical records, bank and credit card statements, letters, and other personal documents reduce the chances of these documents getting into the wrong hands.

2. Reduce your environmental Impact

Did you know that shredded paper is easier to recycle? Shredded paper can be repurposed into other materials and products, which benefits our planet.

3. Comply with legal obligations

Individuals and businesses have many documents that need to be shredded to protect individuals' personal information and remain compliant with regulations and laws such as HIPPA and GDRP.

What to shred.

If you are thinking of shredding, look for documents with personal account numbers, signatures, legal information, social security numbers, or medical information.

Here are a few examples:

  • Address labels from junk mail and magazines
  • Receipts, bank statements
  • Birth certificate copies
  • Canceled/voided checks
  • Credit card bills, carbon copies, summaries, and receipts
  • Credit reports
  • Documents containing maiden name, full name, address, phone or email address
  • Documents relating to investments, stock, and property transactions
  • Documents containing passwords or PIN numbers
  • Driver's licenses or items with a driver's license number
  • Employment records/pay stubs
  • Expired passports and visas
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