1. Choose the Right Shredder or Service
Not all shredders are created equal. For sensitive information:

• Cross-cut or micro-cut shredders are best, as they make documents nearly impossible to reconstruct.

• For large volumes, consider professional shredding services like National Shred, which provide secure, certified destruction.

2. Sort Your Documents
Before shredding, separate:

• Confidential documents (financial statements, legal papers, personal information)

• Non-confidential papers (junk mail, general notes)
  Shredding only what’s sensitive saves time and resources.

3. Secure Your Shredded Material
Even shredded documents can be reconstructed if handled carelessly.

• Use locked bins for temporary storage.

• Ensure shredded paper is collected promptly by a trusted shredding service.

4. Consider Professional Services for Large Volumes
For businesses with high document output:

• On-site shredding allows employees to watch sensitive material being destroyed.

• Off-site shredding ensures confidentiality with certified tracking and secure transportation.

5. Regular Shredding Schedule
Avoid piles of sensitive documents waiting to be shredded.

• Establish a weekly or monthly shredding schedule depending on your volume.

• Use scheduled pickup services to maintain efficiency and security.

6. Digital Shredding
Remember, physical documents aren’t the only risk. Digitally stored information should be:

• Permanently deleted from hard drives using secure wiping tools.

• For hard drives, consider professional destruction services to prevent data recovery.