Paper Shredders information

If your business literally has tons of shredding to do, a professional paper-shredding service may be a good option. You can hire a service to destroy your documents through shredding, shredding and recycling, or burning. Some services provide you with a locked security container which they will pick up once filled. You can choose a mobile shredding service where the bin's contents are shredded at your doorstep. The other option is an off-site service where the bin is taken to the company's facilities for shredding. Many city and county governments are now occasionally offering free "document demolition" shredding days as a service to their citizens.

Tips and a buyer's guide for paper shredders are included in feature done by the CBS Early Show entitled, "What to Seek in Paper Shredders." A representative from Consumer Reports shares what to look for to meet your own specific needs.

This article on how to buy a shredder includes a quick rundown of shredder types.

Manufacturers' websites have detailed specifications for paper shredders:

Aurora

Fellowes

HSM

Office Max

Staples