Confidential Shredding Services
At Business Waste we provide reliable confidential shredding services that ensure the safe and legal destruction of your documents. Enjoy peace of mind that all sensitive data, information, and items are handled and processed properly. Arrange confidential shredding of paper documents, financial records, photographs, ID badges, and more.
Shredding waste is simply any waste product that has been shredded to be disposed of in a safe, confidential, and space-efficient manner. You can book a full confidential waste shredding service or just the collection and disposal of papers that have already been shredded. Confidential shredding services are available for businesses anywhere in the UK.
Call 0800 211 390 or contact us online today for a free quote for our confidential shredding services. Find out more about how our confidential shredding service works and when to use it.
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Shredding collection service
Shredding waste can be collected in various methods, depending on the volume of waste and whether it’s already shredded or not. The regularity of the collection of shredded waste also depends on the material and size. Daily, weekly, and fortnightly shredding waste collections are available to suit your needs.
Business Waste can supply all sorts of bins, compactors, and balers in varying sizes for your business to store its shredded waste. Book a shredding collection service on a schedule that suits your schedule. Our experts can advise on cost-effective collection solutions. All shredded waste is removed by licensed waste carriers for legal and safe collection.
Shredded waste disposal
Shredding disposal methods depend on the material of the confidential waste. Lots of shredded paper is recycled or composted to avoid it going to landfill. Shredded waste filters and paper are usually separated into their natural components, where the recyclable material will be taken away to be reused.
When scrap shredded metal waste is collected, it’s then sorted into different base metals. These metals then pass through a furnace to ensure any impurities are removed. Following this process, the base metals are melted down into ingots, which can then be used to create new products.
Confidential waste disposal regulations
If any shredded waste contains sensitive and confidential information, then there are laws that the business involved must conform to. One such law is the Duty of Care legislation, which is governed by the 2011 Waste Regulations. This includes that:
- Shredded waste must be correctly and safely stored
- Shredded waste must only be collected by those registered
- Collections must be covered by a Waste Transfer Note (WTN) that is valid and includes key details
- Copies of transfer notes for sensitive waste must be retained for two years
- Confidential waste must only be taken to a facility that is authorised with the proper waste licensing required
What are the different types
of shredding waste?
The most common type of shredded waste is paper and cardboard. However, plastics and wood are also commonly shredded before disposal, as are old tyres from cars that are due to be scrapped, but a specialist shredder is required. Grinders, shear shredders, or speciality shredders can take care of these materials.
When it comes to confidential shredding waste, there are various types. Some of the most common kinds of confidential shredding waste include:
- Photographs
- CVs, interview files, application letters, and other private personnel information
- Health, social care, criminal, and financial records
- ID badges and security passes
- Business plans, contracts, letters, and research data
Secure shredding
Confidential waste can be securely shredded either onsite or off-site. Both options have perks so it’s worth doing some research before you decide. If you’ve got space then arranging secure shredding onsite means you can watch as your documents are destroyed. Then they only require one trip to a recycling facility.
For small businesses and those where space is limited, it’s usually best to organise secure shredding off-site. This way licensed waste carriers will come and safely remove your confidential items and transport them to a professional shredding facility. The secure shredding takes place and then the waste is recycled and disposed of responsibly.
Following the destruction of your shredded confidential waste, you’ll receive a Certificate of Destruction and Waste Transfer Note. These acknowledge the process has been done legally and safely, providing you with proof and peace of mind.
Secure destruction bins
It’s important to separate and store any confidential documents and items for shredding away from other waste. Use secure destruction bins to keep such waste safe before it’s destroyed and disposed of responsibly. We can provide a range of free secure destruction bins for any business. There are zero hire charges or delivery fees – you only pay for collection.
Find out more about some common secure destruction bins available to store confidential waste:
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Confidential waste bags
Waste bags of various sizes to hold confidential waste before and after it’s shredded.
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240 litre wheelie bins
Regular two-wheel bins like households have that can store shredded paper waste.
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Balers
Businesses with high volumes of confidential waste and space can compact paper with a baler.
How do confidential paper
shredding services work?
Our confidential paper shredding services include:
- Free bins for your confidential documents and shredded paper. There are no delivery or rental fees – you only pay for collection.
- A secure document shredding service where required – this can be carried out either on your premises or documents are removed for shredding offsite. We can also collect confidential documents that you’ve already shredded to dispose of responsibly.
- Regular shredding collection service with a choice of daily, weekly, or fortnightly collections to suit your needs.
- Responsible disposal of shredded confidential documents with all paper recycled where possible and waste kept away from landfill.
- A free duty of care certificate that confirms the secure destruction, legal and responsible disposal of all confidential documents shredded and removed from your business for added peace of mind.
Steps to arrange a shredding collection service
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Select your free bins
It’s quick and easy to organise commercial waste collection for your business.
Simply start by telling us the:
- Type of waste you need removing
- Size of bins you require
- Number of bins you want
We’ll provide you with a free quote.
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Arrange delivery
When you’re happy with the type, number, and size of free bins, tell us when you need your bins delivering.
Let us know about any access issues where you want the bins delivering – such as locked gates, access codes and times. We’ll get you up and running in no time.
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Fill up your bin
After the free bins arrive at your chosen location, fill them up with the agreed waste type.
Make sure you remain within any weight limits for the specific waste type and bin size.
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Get your business waste collected
We’ll arrange waste collection at a time and frequency to suit you and the amount of waste you have.
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We as a company have used Business Waste twice to dispose of confidential waste. Professional, informative, a service second to none.Vanessa Raw
Shredding services FAQs
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Can shredding waste be recycled?
A lot of the time, yes. As the majority of shredded waste is in the form of materials such as paper, wood, or plastic, this can usually be melted or ground down to make new products for various industries. For example, shredded wood can be recycled into MDF that can be used again in the construction business. Paper can be ground to become a multitude of things, including recyclable paper cups and straws.
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What type of industry produces shredding waste?
Many industries produce shredding waste. The material used and shredded is dependant on the industry, however. For instance, business and administration work will predominantly produce shredded paper waste; this should be disposed of sensitively, in the instance that the paper shredded is actually documents containing highly sensitive information.
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Get a fast FREE quote for your confidential waste collection
- Free quote within 1 hr
- Any type of waste
- FREE bins and delivery
- We cover all of the UK