How to destroy paper in bulk?

If you require bulk paper shredding, you may be wondering what the best thing to do is regarding secure disposal.

If you have a large quantity of paper that needs to be bulk shredded, using a fully accredited shredding service provider is the best option. This is the case for:

One-off bulk paper shredding – such as office clear-outs or clear-outs following bereavements.
Regular bulk paper shredding – usually these are needed for larger businesses and companies that deal primarily with paper such as printing companies.

Using a shredding service provider will save you hours of time and will ensure your confidential information doesn’t end up in the wrong hands.

So, how to dispose of large amounts of paperwork?

Destroying paper in bulk with shredding service providers will mean the least hassle for you. You won’t have to shred a single sheet yourselves. You don’t have to worry about using off-the-shelf shredders safely, maintaining the machines, or taking on the responsibility of GDPR-compliant destruction. Shredding companies will take on that responsibility for you.

Companies like Shred Station specialise in information destruction. So, if you’re wondering how to best shred a lot of paper fast, you don’t need to. You can get the specialists to do it for you.

Here’s how the process works:

Infographic showing the steps of arranging a bulk shredding service

First, get a good estimate of how much paper you’ll have to destroy. If you can estimate a rough number of boxes, bins, pallets, or loose weight, your shredding service provider can provide you with a quote quickly. If you need assistance in estimating, take a photo of the containers you need to shred and our experienced team can help. You don’t need to remove staples, plastic wallets, paperclips, or things like lever-arch folders; we can shred those too.
Secondly, decide what service you feel comfortable with. All of our services are totally secure, but we understand that, sometimes, the added peace of mind of on-site destruction is a must, especially for first-time customers. We can also shred bulk materials off-site and can accept pre-booked deliveries of bulk materials to our destruction centres in Norfolk, Manchester, and Harlow.
With that information, our shredding specialists can provide you with a no-obligation quote. We dispose of large amounts of paperwork regularly, shredding over 60,000 tonnes every year. We have the experience to take on jobs of any size.
Arrange a date. Our team will provide a range of suitable dates we are in your area and we’ll get you booked in. Once collected, we’ll issue you a digital Waste Transfer Note, and a Certificate of Destruction once shredding is complete.
Unlike other shredding service providers, Shred Station operates with a strict Zero to Landfill policy and will recycle 100% of your shredded paperwork at UK mills. We are also a CarbonNeutral® certified company, helping with your ESG goals.

If you need to shred a lot of paper quickly or want to know more, get in touch.

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