Confidential Document Shredding & Waste Disposal
Secure, professional paper shredding services
As one of the UK’s leading document shredding companies, we offer a range of confidential paper shredding and waste disposal services.
As well as paper shredding, our industrial shredders also destroy:
- Media formats
- Products
- Uniforms
- X-rays
- IT equipment
If your business handles personal or sensitive data, you have a responsibility to keep it safe from identity theft and data breaches. That means following strict protocols for destroying confidential information and shredding documents with sensitive data.
With over 25 years of industry experience, we are the nation’s go-to provider of commercial shredding services.
Hundreds of businesses throughout the UK trust us to carry out confidential paper shredding and other forms of waste disposal on their behalf.
"I’d use them again without hesitation"
Very pleasant operatives were onsite site at the agreed time and the substantial shredder made short work of the files. I’d use them again without hesitation.
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With over 25 years of industry experience
We specialise in advanced commercial-scale shredding using state-of-the-art industrial equipment:
Paper document shredding:
We also carry out secure data destruction of hard drives, textiles, products and print waste and offer confidential waste bins and receptacles to help you store waste securely before shredding and recycling.
As a market-leading provider, we offer EN15713 security level 3 cross-cut shredding and issue a verified data destruction certificate. We’re also a verified carbon neutral company and recycle 100% of paper waste, ensuring your materials are destroyed to the highest sustainability standards.
Find out how our professional shredding services can support you.
How our shredding service works
All carried out as per BS EN 15713 or equivalent.
Collection Options
Ad-hoc collection or scheduled regular shredding collections
- Waste is confidentially transferred by fully trained operatives
- Transported in MOD-approved high-security vehicles
- Weighed upon collection
Shredding Options
On-site shredding:
- Witnessed by an authorised member of your team
- Performed by our specially trained operatives
Off-site shredding:
- Waste is transported to a secure depot
Shredded within 24 hours
Certificate & Audit
All professional shredding services include:
- A Certificate of Destruction showing weight and collection details
- A full audit trail to track your confidential waste in real-time
Processing & Recycling
After shredding, waste is:
- Compacted into a locked vehicle compartment
- Transported to our Glasgow or Nottingham depot
- Baled and collected for recycling
Secure, compliant & trusted shredding services
Complete GDPR compliance
We’re fully compliant with GDPR and can help ensure your business is too. If you’re unsure about legislation, we’ll review your processes and recommend best practices for handling sensitive data securely.
Secure confidential waste disposal
As one of the UK’s most trusted shredding providers, we securely destroy confidential waste using barcode scanning and GPS-tracked vehicles. Whether it’s paper shredding, hard drive destruction, or product disposal, we’ve got you covered.
Trusted shredding services, nationwide
From Nottingham to Glasgow, London, Leeds and more, we offer nationwide coverage. All staff are DBS checked and vetted to BS7858:2012 standards, ensuring secure, professional service wherever you are.
ISO Certified. Carbon neutral. Fully compliant.
Your shredding provider: Why Shredall SDS Group?
A family run company you can trust.
Our fully vetted team provides a complete audit trail of confidential waste, from the minute it leaves your site right up to the final invoice. A Certificate of Destruction is given for every shredding service.
We’re flexible to suit you.
Whether you need a one-off, scheduled, home, bulk, on-site or off-site service, our team provides professional shredding services wherever and whenever you require them.
We will never compromise.
We are proud to meet the highest standards of compliance for our industry. When you choose Shredall SDS Group, you can rest assured that your confidential documents are completely secure.
Find secure shredding services near you
Shredall SDS Group are the largest independently owned document-management company in the UK, offering nationwide coverage.
With offices and depots across the UK, we offer consistent, high-quality service nationwide.
Some of our Locations Include:
“I’ve had zero complaints about Shredall and I can confirm that every time I see your staff coming to collect confidential waste from my building they are always very professional and helpful with any staff that approach them for advice. Thanks again!“
Need reliable, compliant shredding? Get a quick, no-fuss quote - 100% free.
Our expert team will provide a tailored quote based on your exact shredding needs.
FREE Quick QuoteDocument shredding FAQs
We’ve answered some of the most common questions that clients ask about our shredding services.
How long should business documents be kept before shredding
It’s important that you shred business documents to ensure that the information they contain remains confidential. However, certain types of files that should be retained for a period of time before they are shredded for accounting and/or legal purposes.
In some cases, business documents have a minimum statutory retention period that you must comply with. For a detailed breakdown of different types of business document and how long you should hold on to them, consult our guide to document retention policies and periods.
Where will my documents be shredded?
This depends on which type of shredding service you choose. In most cases, your documents will be transported to one of our secure depots across the UK before being shredded.
However, we also offer a convenient mobile shredding service to allow for your documents to be shredded on-site, whether that’s at your home or business premises.
What happens to the paper once my documents have been shredded?
We’re serious about our commitment to protecting the environment, recycling 100% of paper waste and following the guidelines set out in the ISO 14001 Environmental Certification. This applies to all of our confidential paper shredding services.
What types of material can you shred?
Our commercial shredding services aren’t just limited to paper documents. We’re also able to shred a variety of other types of materials at our state-of-the-art facilities, including textiles; IT equipment; hard drives; print waste, and products.
How much does paper shredding cost?
The amount we charge to shred paper documents varies depending on the weight of your documents and the type of shredding service that you
require.
Our regular scheduled service offers the most cost-effective solution, but we also provide premium high-security and mobile on-site shredding packages depending on the needs of your business.
Get in touch to arrange a quote for one of our professional shredding services.
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