Confidential paper shredding for your business
Although many businesses are trying to go paper-free, there is still a large need for secure document destruction. That's why we've created a service you can fully trust to handle and safely dispose of any confidential document waste your business creates.
This could be anything from personnel files, CVs or even receipts that you want to ensure don’t fall into the wrong hands for the wellbeing of your business.
Our secure document shredding services are 100% GDPR compliant and include QR barcode scanning & tracking and collections by DBS-checked operatives in CCTV-monitored and GPS-tracked low-emission vehicles.
How does secure document destruction work for my business?
Sack collections
How does pricing for Secure Document Destruction work?
Sack collections:
The price shown for our confidential paper shredding service is per sack (+VAT). Sacks are sold in quantities of 10 on a pay-as-you-go basis with no contract required.
The upfront cost includes the cost of collection and recycling of materials, legal documentation including a certificate of secure destruction and service extras, with no hidden costs and no minimum amount needed for collection.
What can go in Secure Data Destruction
Confidential documents
Please keep out of Secure Document Destruction
Hard drives
USB sticks
Optical drives
Floppy disks
Cassette tapes
CDs
Phone servers
What happens to Secure Document Destruction once collected?
Once collected by our DBS-checked collection team in a CCTV-monitored, GPS-tracked low-emission vehicle, your waste is taken to our industrial shredder located at our BS15713-accredited facility, where it is shredded within 24 hours of being collected.
What's more, the facility we use during security shredding runs entirely on renewable electricity.
After it has gone through the entire process and has been 100% recycled, you’ll receive a certificate of destruction that guarantees everything has been disposed of in a secure manner.
Why Use First Mile for Secure Document Destruction?
Secure Document Destruction FAQs
How experienced are First Mile with Secure Document Shredding?
How experienced are First Mile with Secure Document Shredding?
First Mile is one of the leading confidential shredding companies in the UK. At First Mile we offer flexible and reliable removals across all our secure shredding, confidential paper and data disposal, recycling and IT asset disposal services.
With our experience in the waste management industry, we can ensure that all of your confidential data is safely disposed of.
Our services ensure confidential data and Confidential Paper Recycling is secure throughout the full document shredding service from the waste collection to disposal.
Are there any laws governing shredded waste?
Are there any laws governing shredded waste?
It all depends on the type of paper waste, but if the documents contain sensitive information, businesses must conform to some laws. One of these is the Duty of Care legislation, governed by the 2011 Waste Regulations.
What happens to the documents after they are shredded?
What happens to the documents after they are shredded?
Much like normal paper, these will make their way to one of our hand-selected partners, where they will be treated with water and chemicals, separated and reformed into fresh sheets of recycled paper before heading back into the world!
Who needs Secure Document Destruction?
Who needs Secure Document Destruction?
While any business may require secure document destruction at some point, offices are likely to need it more than most.
For example, a company dealing with administrative work will generate more confidential paper waste compared to a high-street retailer. Moreover, offices are more likely to handle highly sensitive information that must be destroyed securely to ensure complete privacy.
What documents are considered confidential?
What documents are considered confidential?
In short, these are documents that your business would classify as ‘for-your-eyes-only’ and contain classified or personal information. These could be expense reports, receipts or even CVs from a recent interview process.
First Mile specialises in helping businesses dispose of their sensitive personal information with ease during the confidential shredding process, with no worry that this information could be later retrieved.
Do you offer Secure Document Destruction near me?
Do you offer Secure Document Destruction near me?
Our document shredding services are available in London and Birmingham as well as across the UK. We also provide no-contract services, and the best way to find out if we’re in your area is to check your postcode!
