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What do shred it do?
At Shred-it, our primary objective is secure document shredding, but we also recycle all the materials that we shred into a variety of useful paper products.
Why do we shred waste?
Put simply, shredding is breaking down waste into smaller parts. It reduces the size of the waste, allowing for greater ease of transportation, but perhaps more importantly at a time when recycling as much material as effectively as possible is paramount it allows for more effective sorting afterwards.
What items Cannot be shredded?
ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE SHREDDED: GARBAGE AND FOOD PRODUCTS • WET PAPER • LARGE METAL ITEMS OR 3-RING BINDERS • WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS • PLASTICS INCLUDING STYROFOAM • TONER CARTRIDGES • VCR OR MAGNETIC TAPES • CD’S, DVD’S OR X-RAYS • BACKUP/STORAGE MEDIA (FLASHDRIVES, ETC.)
Can spiral notebooks be shredded?
These secure bins are in your office to provide a safe storage space for your unwanted confidential documents until our certified shredding service provides on-site destruction of the paper in your shredding bins. Below is a list of items that are safe to shred: Spiral bound notebooks and presentation papers.
Why can’t you put shredded paper in recycling?
Shredded paper can be recycled, but not all local councils will collect it for recycling, as some paper mills can’t process it. This is because: Shredding paper weakens it; It could pose problems at paper mills e.g. maintenance and fire hazard issues.
Is it safe to throw away shredded documents?
While shredded paper can technically be recycled, it’s not commonly accepted in curbside recycling bins. When it is accepted, it’s typically required to be put in a separate container, often a paper or plastic bag. This is to make things easier during the separation process that’s done at the recycling facility.
What does Shredder really look like?
Shredder’s physical appearance remains fairly consistent in most incarnations of the character. Saki is a muscular Japanese man , most frequently seen in “the Shredder” persona, wearing a suit of armor vaguely based on that of a samurai, sometimes with a cape.
What are the benefits of a shredder?
The Benefits of a Commercial Paper Shredder It helps you shred your mounds of papers. Are you sick and tired of having old paperwork spread all over your office or desk? It allows you to get rid of paperwork containing confidential information. As mentioned earlier, there are several businesses dealing with confidential information that certain eyes should not see. It helps you to save room.
What type of Shredder should I buy?
For greater security needs, a micro cut shredder is the best choice, and a credit card shredder may be required if there is a need to destroy more than paper. Also while buying a home paper shredder, buyers may need to consider safety features to safely shred around children and pets.
What is a shredder used for in an office?
The Purpose. Paper shredders are a staple in just about every office. They are mainly used to destroy reports and documents that have sensitive information printed on them. Such papers might have employee information, company financials or company plans.