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What to Look For in Paper Shredding Service Company?

What to Look For in Paper Shredding Service

For the basic home or small business owner in Massachusetts or New Hampshire who is looking to shred some documents, all the different options from the different document-shredding services can look very similar. However, when looking for paper-shredding services, the two most important factors to look for are safety and convenience.

Document Security

When you are looking for a shredding service, the most important safety factor to consider is that no one should ever see the documents you are shredding. Each box should be locked, and no one should handle the documents before shredding. Do not accept anything less when finding the best paper-shredding service.

Another factor to consider is National Association for Information Destruction, or NAID, certification. NAID is a non-profit group that certifies document and other private information-destruction companies. It will ensure that the company is following all governmental regulations and keeping all shredding and destruction services secure. 

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Shredding Service Affordability and Value

The first and most obvious factor is price. When looking for a paper-shredding service, it is important to find your own price quote. Based on how much you need shredded, how often you need shredding services and where you are located, the price can vary widely. However, we did some basic price quoting for an average user in a metropolitan area. The listed prices are not a guarantee and can fluctuate with even small factors, such as gas prices. However, our price quotes should give you some idea of what to expect for a basic one-time service or a regular, weekly shred of about 30 lbs. In addition to shredding paper, most paper-shredding services will also help you destroy other items that can store sensitive or confidential information. This can include hard drives, laptops and x-rays. The destruction is complete and ensures that no data will ever be recoverable.

Customer Service

When selecting a paper-shredding service in MassachusettsNew Hampshire or Rhode Island, you'll want to find a company that is simple to work with and easy to use. The customer support team should be able to give you a free price quote and help you set up the service in a matter of minutes. Whatever questions you have about convenience or safety with the paper shredding service should be answered via phone calls or emails in a timely fashion.

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