It's YOUR Choice - The Importance of On-Site Shredding

When you're selecting a shredding company, having choices is important. Some well-known shredding companies have recently decided to stop offering on-site shredding services. However, they might still charge extra for the on-site option. On-site shredding involves shredding your sensitive documents right at your business location, where you can watch the process. This is different from off-site shredding, where the documents are taken to a different location to be shredded later.

Understanding the Trucks

It's crucial to know the distinction between on-site and off-site trucks. After the initial interest in watching the shredding process fades, many people stop going outside to see the truck. It can be difficult to tell just by looking out the window. An

on-site truck collects the container from the side, lifts it in an enclosed chamber, and dumps the contents into the shredder. An off-site truck collects the container from the back, either rolling it on from a loading dock or using a lift gate at street level.

Questions to Consider

Do you feel comfortable with off-site shredding, or would you rather stick with on-site shredding? Does your service agreement allow you to make changes to the service or methods? Are there any internal policies within your organization that specify on-site shredding? (While there are no federal or state rules dictating either method, some organizations have their own internal policies.)

Making Things Easier for Employees

In many companies, employees spend time shredding documents throughout the day, which can be boring, time-consuming, and messy. Our process eliminates this task for your employees. They can simply put sensitive documents into a locked storage container, where the documents remain safe until Valley Green Shredding picks them up during your scheduled shredding appointment. Outsourcing information destruction services is a more efficient and convenient option compared to doing it yourself. Regularly using a professional shredding service demonstrates your commitment to keeping customer, employee, and company information confidential.

As a Client Seeking a Shredding Solution, You Have the Choice

Most businesses deal with sensitive data daily, whether it's their own data or their clients' data. To prevent confidential documents from falling into the wrong hands, you have the option of on-site or off-site shredding. It's important to understand what you're getting and what you're paying for. Your choice matters.