Where do you put shredding?

Where do you put shredding?

Shredded paper

• Take it to a paper bank;
• Add it to your home compost; No coloured or glossy paper which can contain chemicals that are harmful to plants;
• Place some in the bottom of your food waste recycling bin to soak up any liquid and help prevent dripping (again no coloured or glossy paper!);

What are shredding services?

Paper shredding services cut paper into tiny pieces, then recycle it. People normally use these services to destroy confidential personal documents. Shredding confidential papers is important because it prevents your personal data from being stolen and allows that paper to be recycled.

Why is shredding documents important?

Document shredding is important for businesses to keep sensitive and confidential information safe and reduce paper build-up in the office environment. Build-up of paper can increase the risk of fire, can reduce production, and increase cost of prints.

How does Shred-it destroy documents?

Shred-it offers two types of hard drive destruction, making information irretrievable. One method is our hard drive punch which destroys the hard drive by punching a hole straight through the platters and our other method is hard drive shearing which slices the hard drive into smaller pieces that cannot be reassembled.

How do you destroy personal documents?

Another option for destroying sensitive documents is pulping. You can pulp your documents by allowing them to soak in a water and bleach mixture for about 24 hours. Then, after they have been thoroughly soaked, you can use a hand blender to pulp the documents so that none of your personal information is identifiable.

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 shredded paper be composted?

Except for colored and glossy paper, which might contain some toxic heavy metals, newsprint and other paper is safe to use as mulch or in compost. As you no doubt have already discovered, well-chopped material and frequent turning is the key to healthy, happy compost.

Where can I shred documents in Maricopa County?

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office periodically hosts document shredding events throughout the Valley. Many local companies such as ASDD, OfficeMax, PD Shred and Recycle 1 offer year-round personal document shredding services for a nominal charge.

Do community shredding events make neighborhoods safer?

Community shredding events are something that really do make neighborhoods safer. Once your trash hits the sidewalk, it’s public domain—and you run the risk of identity thieves getting your information and using it against you.

What is the best place to get my documents shredded?

Many local companies such as ASDD, OfficeMax, PD Shred and Recycle 1 offer year-round personal document shredding services for a nominal charge.

What is * shredding?

* Shredding is the-term recommended by Waste Equipment Manufacturer Institute (WEMI) for the mechanical process of solid waste size reduction and supersedes such terms as milling and grinding.