Identity theft is normally associated with digital media, but analog files and paper documents containing valuable information remain one of the largest culprits for identity-related crimes. Paper bills, old tax documents, receipts, and other miscellaneous files can all contain personal information that can leave you vulnerable in the wrong hands. Document destruction helps prevent this ongoing problem, and residential shredding services can offer a secure and affordable option to keep your information safe.
At Shred Nations, our home shredding and mobile shredding services are a convenient way to destroy and shred large piles of documents while keeping your information and personal records safe.
Why You Should Shred Your Paper Documents
Even as paperless technology grows more popular, you may receive paper documents occasionally. Most paper documents have a limited lifespan; once that time has come and gone, it’s important to shred those documents. Shredding comes in handy in these cases, as this method of document destruction can help protect you from problems later on, including:
- Identity Theft: While much of today’s interconnected world is moving towards digital files, identity theft is even more vulnerable when those stolen documents are physical. Document shredding can prevent identity theft by completely removing the possibility of stolen information in the first place.
- Information Privacy: If you’re handling files that contain confidential information, records, and personal files, then document shredding can ensure that you’re able to protect yourself and those involved and keep you safe.
- Law Ramifications: Certain sensitive documents, such as medical records, dental records, and financial data, are considered confidential waste, and some federal and state laws mandate that these records must be disposed of within a certain amount of time. Shredding those documents can remove those ramifications and protect your interests.
The Benefits of Residential Document Shredding
People can accumulate a variety of confidential, sensitive, or personal documents that cannot be thrown away. While home shredders can help destroy documents, if you have piles of records that can’t be destroyed quickly, then that’s where professional shredding comes in. Professional shredding services can help shred and destroy these documents in bulk and can provide a more cost-effective choice for those who have substantial documents that need to be removed.
- Security: More and more people are working from home, permanently or temporarily, and the abundance of digital formatting options for documents provides better protection for sensitive information than physical copies. Hiring a document shredding service can provide the security to ensure that every document is shredded when needed.
- Compliance: In today’s work environment, many offices that have not converted to digital format are more at risk of security breaches with physical copies. Having a convenient shredding service can help you meet any compliance requirements set by your employer and can help prevent financial and legal problems later on.
- Organization: Regularly shredding documents that have outlived their usefulness keeps your environment clean and free of clutter. Moving from physical to digital copies and shredding outdated documents can help you better manage your information without feeling overwhelmed by paperwork.
- Sustainability: Document shredding is a highly sustainable way to maintain your information. It provides security and allows you to recycle paper records in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Savings on Costs: Instead of purchasing, maintaining, and repairing your home shredder, hiring a professional company can help you save on expenses.
Your Options For Shred Nation’s Home Shredding Services
If you’re considering home shredding services, you’ve come to the right place. At Shred Nation, we offer multiple shredding options depending on the size and capacity of your project.
Ship ‘N’ Shred
For smaller shredding projects in between 1–3 boxes or 90 lbs, Ship ‘N’ Shred home shredding services work for small home projects. Through the Ship ‘N’ Shred service, you fill up a box with your documents, send them through the mail, and our Ship ‘N’ Shred providers will receive them and take them to a secure shredding facility for destruction. You’ll be able to track your boxes throughout the process, and you can download a certificate of destruction to confirm that your documents have been shredded.
Mobile Shredding
Mobile shredding is an excellent option for larger shredding projects over 90 lbs. It works for those who prefer to see the shredding process take place visually. Our providers arrive at your location equipped with a built-in shredder on site. Your documents will be destroyed at your scheduled time, and you can watch the process happen. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of destruction.
Off-Site Shredding
Like Ship ‘N’ Shred, off-site shredding provides a unique way to shred documents easily. Instead of sending your documents through the mail, a Shred Nations provider will collect the boxes directly from your home or current location and transport them to be shredded in a secure facility. Off-site shredding applies to smaller shredding projects, and once the documents are shredded, you will receive a certificate of destruction.
Drop Off Shredding
Drop-off shredding allows you to drop off your documents at any one of our locations across the country. This service does not require scheduling and can be used for projects up to 90 lbs. You walk in, drop off your papers in a locked container, pay for your drop off, then walk out, and the shredding is done on-site once the bin is full. It’s important to note that every location sets its pricing, so we recommend calling in advance.
Contact Shred Nation Today For Document Shredding Services
All shredding complies with industry laws and standards such as HIPAA and FACTA, and pricing for this service varies based on location, project size, and other factors. If you’re interested in our home shredding services, call (800) 747-3365, fill out our contact form, or contact us directly through our live chat. We look forward to helping you find a home shredding service that works for you.
