by | Sep 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
For audit‑grade assurance, request a degausser rated to your tape generation combined with witnessed shredding. If nobody can confirm the degausser’s rating, shredding alone is the safer default for high‑coercivity LTO. Overwriting has a place, but rarely with... 
by | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Yes, as a UK business you carry a statutory duty of care for confidential waste under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. You must prevent it escaping your control and transfer it only to an authorised carrier. Keep every Waste Transfer Note and... 
by | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most small shredding jobs are finished within 24 to 48 hours, medium loads take 24 to 72 hours once collection and scheduling are factored in, and large or bulk clear-outs usually wrap up within one to two days despite the sheer volume involved. On-site witnessed... 
by | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Bulk shredding in the UK typically costs between £5 and £10 per sack or archive box, with one-off collection minimums usually landing between £65 and £85, though very large clearances move to pallet or per-tonne pricing. Your final figure depends on volume, whether... 
by | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Shred your old bank statements or book a certified destruction service. Keep only what HMRC or a specific purpose (mortgage, warranty, dispute) requires, and destroy the rest securely. The ICO’s storage-limitation principle is clear on this: if you no longer need it,... 
by Secure Shred | Jun 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Using mobile shredding services is a convenient, simple way to get rid of your documents. Not only is it a professional system, but it also helps save a significant amount of time. With that in mind, mobile shredding services also bring in a variety of benefits, like...