Domestic

You can witness the destruction of your materials when choosing an on-site service option. Off-site services occur at our high-security destruction facilities, which are not open to the public for security and safety purposes.

Our shredders are extremely fast. Our on-site shredding vehicles can destroy around 600,000 sheets per hour - or around 160 boxes. Our depot-based shredders can each destroy 100+ tonnes of paperwork per day.

The cost of your service can depend on a variety of factors. For instance:

• Do you want the service on-site at your premises, or off-site at a secure destruction centre?
• Is it just a one-off requirement you have, or do you need regular services?
• How many bags or boxes do you have for shredding?

All of these questions will help our sales team to find the best and most cost-effective option for your needs. You can submit a quote request by clicking the 'get a quote' button at the top of your screen.

No. This is one of the key benefits of using a shredding service provider. Our industrial shredders can handle these items with ease, and they are easy to remove during the recycling process.

When preparing for your paper shredding service, you do not need to remove paper clips, staples, or plastic wallets. We do, however, ask that you keep items like photographs, x-rays, and other non-paper items separately if you need them to be shredded. Please also ensure your materials are bagged or boxed up safely, and can be accessed at ground-level or via a lift on the day of your service.

Once your quote is accepted, we can agree on a suitable date to perform the service. How soon we can come depends on our route availability in your area. Our average wait time is under a week. If you need an urgent service performed within 24 hours, this is something we can arrange, but additional charges may apply.

We will send a live service tracking link on the day of your service, confirming your route position and the driver’s current position. You are also welcome to phone our customer service team the working day before your collection is due for a rough estimated time of arrival.

For services where we dedicate a vehicle to your collection, e.g. full-day or multiple-day shredding services, we can accommodate your required start and finish times. Our sales team will be able to discuss these options with you.

Yes. You will receive a Certificate of Destruction via email. With on-site services, this is provided instantly. With off-site services, it may take a few days for us to process the certificate, but it will be sent within 72 hours guaranteed.

Yes - when done properly. Shred Station has performed professional shredding services since 2008. Our refined processes and systems ensure that all of your shredding services comply with the General Data Protection Regulations as well as European shredding standard EN 15713. All of our staff are security-vetted to BS7858 standards, and your information will be destroyed compliantly.

After shredding, we recycle 100% of shredded paper at UK paper mills. The shredded fragments can be turned into many sustainable materials such as new paper, kitchen towels, toilet tissues, and feminine hygiene products.

When it comes to confidential waste, trust is vital. We go above and beyond to ensure our service security is watertight. We are the largest independent shredding service provider in the world as a result of earning this trust, and our shredding services are approved for UK government use.

We are fully accredited and comply with all BS EN 15713 standards. These standards include security vetting all employees to BS7858 standards as a minimum, using CCTV and GPS-monitored vehicles, and operating from secure premises. We are also members of the BSIA and UKSSA - the UK's leading trade associations for the shredding industry. Our Commercial Director is also Chair of the BSIA's information destruction section, putting us at the forefront of all changes to UK shredding requirements.