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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Why You Should Use Florida Paper Shredding Services

By Kimberly Hanson


You may have been the victim of identity theft, or you may have concerns about how companies hold your personal information. That is not surprising in light of the scandals in recent years concerning the loss or theft of confidential information. This is why you need to use Florida paper shredding services.

Companies that offer these types of services and equipment usually offer their customers a range of options. Depending on the sensitive nature of the information, some clients opt to have this service done at their premises. A mobile shredding unit can be scheduled to visit, or a visit can be requested when sufficient materials need to be disposed of.

The service provider will usually give you container to store the confidential papers. You will need to decide if you want a locked container, or if it can be left with open access. If you have lots of confidential information, you can arrange a schedule of uplifts, or request one when you need it. The documents can then be uplifted and safely destroyed.

Shredders to handle business waste can be purchased, but will vary in cost depending on the usage and volume of documents you need it for. These machines are not necessarily intended for high-volume usage and will often jam when over-used. The cost of leasing or renting a high-volume shredder may not prove to be cost effective.

Shredding your own papers can help to ensure confidentiality, but you are left with the problem of what to do with all the strips of paper. Burning them is one option, but has to be done with safety and security in mind. Sending the strips to a recycling facility will see it being used to produce many of the recycled products that appear on the supermarket shelves.

Many retail outlets provide recycling centers for customers to use. When you visit a recycling center, it is not unusual to find in Florida paper shredding services for public use. Many shoppers use these machines and safely dispose of documents containing their personal information.




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