Secure shredding is essential for any organisation handling confidential information. Shredsec provides professional document destruction services throughout Suffolk and East Anglia, compliant with BS EN 15713 Code of Practice for the Secure Destruction of Confidential Materials.
Whether you need regular collections or a one-off clearout, our secure shredding services protect your business from data breaches, ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, and give you complete peace of mind.
What Makes Shredding Truly Secure?
True secure shredding involves far more than just putting paper through a machine. It requires a complete chain of custody from collection to destruction, with rigorous security measures at every stage.
Many organisations rely on basic office shredders or standard waste collection, but these methods leave your data vulnerable. Office shredders typically produce strip-cut output that can be reassembled, while waste collectors offer no guarantee of destruction.
Shredsec’s secure shredding service eliminates these risks through:
Secure Collection and Transport
Our vehicles are GPS-tracked and driven by ID-carrying operatives. Materials from different customers are kept separate.
Controlled Destruction
Shredding takes place either at your premises in our specialist mobile shredding vehicles, or at our secure facility for off-site destruction. Either way, your documents are destroyed under controlled conditions with no possibility of compromise.
Industrial Cross-Cut Shredders
Unlike strip-cut shredders that produce ribbons which could potentially be reconstructed, our industrial cross-cut machines reduce documents to confetti-sized particles (maximum 4mm x 30mm). This is equivalent to DIN Level 3 security – the minimum recommended standard for confidential business documents.
Full Audit Trail
We maintain detailed records of every collection and destruction. You receive a Certificate of Destruction for every job, documenting:
- Date and time of collection
- Date and time of destruction
- Weight of material processed
- Security level achieved
- Unique job reference number
This provides documented proof for compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements.
Types of Secure Shredding
Cross-Cut Shredding
Cross-cut shredders use two contra-rotating cutting cylinders to slice paper in two directions simultaneously. This produces small rectangular particles that are virtually impossible to reassemble. All Shredsec shredding uses cross-cut technology.
Particle size: Maximum 4mm x 30mm (DIN Level 3) Security level: Suitable for confidential business documents, personal data, financial records
Strip-Cut Shredding (Not Recommended)
Strip-cut shredders produce long ribbons the length of the original document. While better than no shredding, determined criminals have successfully reconstructed strip-cut documents. We do not use strip-cut shredding.
Micro-Cut Shredding
For highly sensitive material requiring the highest security levels (DIN 4, 5, or 6), micro-cut shredding produces even smaller particles. This is typically required for government, military, or highly classified commercial documents.
Learn more about shredder security levels and which level suits your needs.
Secure Shredding Standards
Shredsec operates to the highest industry standards:
BS EN 15713 The European Code of Practice for Secure Destruction of Confidential Materials. This standard covers the entire destruction process including staff vetting, secure premises, collection procedures, destruction methods, and environmental disposal.
DIN 66399 / DIN 32757 The European standard for shredder security levels. Shredsec operates at Level P-3 (formerly DIN Level 3) as standard, producing particles no larger than 4mm x 30mm.
BS7858 The British standard for security screening of personnel. All Shredsec staff are vetted to this standard before handling confidential materials.
What Documents Need Secure Shredding?
Any document containing information that could identify individuals or harm your organisation if disclosed requires secure shredding:
Personal data (UK GDPR requirement):
- Employee records and personnel files
- Customer or client information
- Medical and health records
- Financial details (bank accounts, salaries)
- National Insurance numbers
- Contact details and addresses
Commercial confidential:
- Business plans and strategies
- Financial accounts and forecasts
- Sales and marketing data
- Pricing information
- Supplier contracts
- Board minutes and papers
- Research and development
Professional records:
- Legal case files
- Patient records
- Student information
- Tax documents
- Insurance records
Benefits of Secure Shredding
Legal Compliance
The Data Protection Act and UK GDPR require organisations to dispose of personal data securely. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) can issue fines up to £17.5 million for serious breaches. Secure shredding with a Certificate of Destruction demonstrates compliance.
Data Breach Prevention
Data breaches cost UK businesses an average of £3.4 million per incident. Beyond financial penalties, breaches damage reputation and customer trust. Secure shredding eliminates the risk of confidential documents being recovered from waste.
Identity Theft Protection
Identity fraud affects nearly 2 million UK people annually, often starting with documents recovered from bins. Professional shredding protects your employees, customers, and your organisation from becoming sources of stolen identities.
Time and Cost Savings
Office shredders are slow (5-10 sheets per minute vs our 1000kg per hour), require staff time, need maintenance, and produce lower security output. Outsourcing to a professional shredding company is typically more cost-effective.
Environmental Responsibility
All material shredded by Shredsec is recycled into new paper products. Nothing goes to landfill. Your organisation gains environmental credentials while meeting data protection requirements.
Secure Shredding Services
Shredsec offers flexible secure shredding solutions:
On-Site Shredding Our mobile shredding truck comes to your premises. Watch your documents being destroyed on-site for maximum assurance. Ideal for highly sensitive material or when witnessed destruction is required.
Off-Site Shredding We collect your confidential waste and shred it at our secure facility. More cost-effective than on-site shredding, with the same security standards and Certificate of Destruction.
Regular Collections Scheduled collections (daily, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly) with secure bins provided. Ideal for ongoing confidential waste management.
One-Off Shredding Single collections for office clearouts, archive purges, or house moves. No contract required.
Home Shredding Domestic document destruction for individuals and home offices.
Service Area
We provide secure shredding services throughout Suffolk and East Anglia:
- Bury St Edmunds and West Suffolk
- Ipswich and East Suffolk
- Norwich and Norfolk
- Cambridge and Cambridgeshire
- Colchester and North Essex
Get a Quote
Ready to arrange secure shredding for your organisation?
Call: 0800 654 6507 Email: service@shredsec.com
We’ll discuss your requirements and provide a competitive quote. For regular services, we can arrange a free site visit to assess your needs and recommend the right solution.
Contact Shredsec to discuss your shredding requirements.