Your Questions Answered
We know that selecting the right shredding service can bring up many questions. That’s why we’ve created this detailed FAQ section to provide clear answers and peace of mind. Whether you’re wondering how our process works, what types of materials we shred, or how we ensure compliance with data protection regulations, you’ll find everything you need here. Discover why businesses rely on us for secure shredding in Cumbria and trust us with their confidential document disposal.
Our mission is to make shredding in Cumbria straightforward, secure, and hassle-free. From understanding our collection schedules to learning about our commitment to recycling, this page is your go-to source for all the information you need. If you don’t find the answer to your question, feel free to reach out to us directly—we’re always here to help!
FAQs
Yes, we offer both one off and regular shredding options. Whilst many customers have a regular service to keep on top of their shredding as they go along, there are times when businesses need to securely destroy archived documents. We cater for both.
We offer a very scaleable service from one bag in a domestic home all the way through 100 pallets from a large corporate. We currently shred for private individuals, companies, charities, schools, organisations, councils and even prisons!
We aim to recycle 100% of your shredded material. We also use UK based paper mills to help keep CO2 low, thus minimising the impact on our environment. UK mills require us to have very little contamination by way of plastics etc and thus we ask that you follow our sorting guide prior to shredding.
We shred to (and are independently audited to) BS 15713:2023, the British Shredding Standard. Our auditing forms part of our ISO 9001:2015.
We offer 3 types of service:-
On-Site shredding: A truck visits your office and shreds there at your premises.
Off-Site Shredding: Our security cleared staff visit your site and collect your documents which are then brought back to our shredding plant and shredded within 24 hours under CCTV (in accordance with BS EN 15713:2009).
This is the most popular service.
Drop-Off Shredding: You would visit our shredding plant at a pre-arranged appointment time and watch your shredding being done. (This service only applies at our shredding plant in Blackburn)
Yes, we offer the following:-
– Weekly
– Bi-Weekly (Every 2 weeks)
– 4 Weekly
– 8 Weekly
Yes we are, and our service can help you be too!
Yes. We can collect from your home during working hours, or from your office… and even from your car boot! (Handy for those who want personal documents picking up while they are at the office).
Apart from office documents we also shred:-
– CDs, DVDs, Media
– XRays
We also offer a Product Destruction service which includes hard drives. Contact us for details.