Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Shredding Services’ Business Secure Document Bins are designed to securely dispose of a range of confidential paper-based documents including:
- Business documents (financial reports, invoices, and contracts)
- Legal documents (client information and confidential case files)
- Personal documents (bank statements, medical records and tax returns)
Staples and paperclips are permitted, however bulldogs clips and larger metal items are prohibited.
Our Confidential E-Waste Destruction service ensures the secure and environmentally responsible disposal of your electronic devices such as:
- Computer equipment
- CDs and DVDs
- Photographic equipment
- Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines
- Hard Drives
- Game Consoles, Modems
- LCD, FLAT, CRT Monitors
- Laptops, Computers, Desktop, Tower Servers
- Mobile Phones, desk landlines and phone accessories.
Yes, we can collect archive boxes for shredding and disposal.
When we collect archive boxes, we securely transport them to our shredding facility, where we then destroy them. If you have any specific requirements for the collection of archive boxes (such as volume), contact our team and we will work with you to develop a customised solution.
At Secure Shredding Services, we prioritise the security and confidentiality of your documents. To ensure continuous protection, our facility is equipped with 24/7 monitored CCTV systems for the highest level of security. Furthermore, our drivers are extensively trained in secure document handling procedures, and our shredding process is fully secure and compliant with all relevant regulations.
Being a small family business, we personally collect and confidentially destroy your documents, so we can guarantee disposal is completed completely confidentially and properly. A Certificate of Destruction is also issued to confirm this.
Yes, legal requirements for document disposal vary by industry and location. For instance, the Privacy Act in Australia mandates that businesses take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Non-compliance with these regulations can lead to severe consequences, including fines and legal action.
We guarantee that Secure Shredding Services are committed to our document disposal practices and are compliant with all relevant legal requirements, protecting our client’s confidential information.
Here at Secure Shredding, we shred and dispose of a wide variety of materials, including paper documents and e-waste.
However, there are some restrictions on the volume and type of material that we can shred. If you are unsure whether you can dispose of something, we recommend that you contact us, and our team of experts will work with you to find a solution.