We hope our FAQ will answer your questions about our confidential and security shredding services – but, please give us a call if you want any more information about our service. We are always happy to talk.
Q. Why do I need a confidential document destruction service?
To comply with The Data Protection Act 1998 and to protect you and your customers against possible fraud and other criminal acts. Contact us for details of our security shredding services.
Q. My local council collects paper for recycling – why use Bettershred?
For security. When general paper is taken for recycling, the paper merchant is only interested in the grade, so he can obtain the best price. It can take months before your paper is destroyed, but in the meantime who has access to your confidential data? Contact us for details of our paper recycling service.
Q. Why is Bettershred so secure?
Because we shred on-site, you remain in control of your confidential information until the actual moment of destruction. You can even watch the shredding taking place through a special window in the Bettershred lorry! Unlike other companies we do not separate your documents prior to shredding – we shred the packaging and the contents as a whole – for your security. Contact us for details of our document destruction services.
Q. Do I have to prepare my confidential waste in any way?
No. Bettershred will load loose, bagged or boxed papers straight into a wheeled bin and take it direct to our 18 tonne shredding lorry. You don’t have to remove pins, staples or paperclips – even whole lever-arch files can be safely destroyed. Bettershred will supply sacks free of charge if requested in advance. Contact us for details of our document destruction services.
Q. Do I receive any proof that my documents have been securely destroyed?
A. Yes – an individually numbered Certificate of Destruction is issued on-the-spot, detailing the weight shredded, the date and the address from where it was collected. Contact us for details of our document destruction services.
