Mobile Paper Shredding
Paper Shredding Pickup
Scheduled Paper Shredding
Shred It for Less™
Certified Product Destruction
Top 5 Questions
- What is the price for shredding? It depends on the type of service.
- Drop-off Shredding is $10.00/box at most locations. The Long Beach location charges .99/pound.
- Onsite Shredding starts with a minimum charge which covers a set number of boxes. This minimum can range by location. For example, if the material is upstairs, the minimum will be higher. You can text your quote request or click here to request a quote.
- Offsite Shredding starts with a significantly lower minimum charge which covers a set number of boxes. This minimum can also change depending on location.
- Product Destruction is charged by unit, weight or pallet, depending on the type of material. Freight is also factored in. Click here to request a quote.
- How does your paper shredding service work? You have three options for shredding:
- Drop-off Shredding means that you visit--at your convenience--one of our drop-off locations and pay only for what you have.
- Onsite Shredding means that you schedule an appointment for the shred truck to come to your location.
- Offsite Shredding means that you schedule an appointment to have the truck pickup your material, transport it to our facility and shred.
- How do you measure quantity if my material isn’t in a “box?” Drop-off Shredding– The manager at the location will provide you with a visual estimate.
- How much notice do you need before I can get an appointment? Time to service can vary by location, but typically, we can get you on the schedule within 1-2 days of your call. We provide you with a 2-hour timeframe and then call ahead 30 minutes prior to arrival.
- Can I watch the shredding? With the onsite shredding service, the trucks have an onboard camera where you can watch your material get shredded from a safe distance. Warning . . . it is loud!
Onsite and Offsite Shredding – We can measure by our containers that the truck picks up.
Introduction
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General
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Suze Orman’s Recordkeeping Timeline is a comprehensive list showing the number of years you should retain documents—including those you should never shred.
Yes. We have been based in Orange County for the past 10 years.
Pricing depends on several factors such as quantity, location and type of service. Ask for a quote to receive pricing within X hours.
Shred Connect never imposes a fuel surcharge. There are no surprises in additional fees when it’s time to pay. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.
Yes. Shred Connect issues a Certificate of Destruction after your material is shredded.
Yes. Just point to where the boxes are and we will collect and load the boxes.
Yes. There is a labor charge added to the price of each box.
Yes . . . You can drop them off at our office or leave at any Shred It for Less location. Leave your name so we can send you a Certificate of Destruction. The cost is $25.00/hard drive. If the hard drive is inside a computer chassis, then the cost is $35.00.
No. The material used to create photographs is different from the type of paper that is recycled. Also see the list of items that cannot be shredded.
Suze Orman’s Recordkeeping Timeline is a comprehensive list showing the number of years you should retain documents—including those you should never shred.
Yes. We have been based in Orange County for the past 10 years.
Pricing depends on several factors such as quantity, location and type of service. Ask for a quote to receive pricing within X hours.
Shred Connect never imposes a fuel surcharge. There are no surprises in additional fees when it’s time to pay. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.
Yes. Shred Connect issues a Certificate of Destruction after your material is shredded.
Yes. Just point to where the boxes are and we will collect and load the boxes.
Yes. There is a labor charge added to the price of each box.
Yes . . . You can drop them off at our office or leave at any Shred It for Less location. Leave your name so we can send you a Certificate of Destruction. The cost is $25.00/hard drive. If the hard drive is inside a computer chassis, then the cost is $35.00.
No. The material used to create photographs is different from the type of paper that is recycled. Also see the list of items that cannot be shredded.
Mobile Paper Shredding
No. The shredder has 12 blades that pulverize your material to popcorn-size.
Yes . . . there is a camera on the side of the truck and you can watch it being shredded.
No . . . Staples and paper clips are okay to go through the shredder. We do remove the large bull clips.
The truck can shred 10 boxes in just under 5 minutes.
Pricing is based on a standard-size, file storage box. If your material is in something else, we use the large containers we fill to tip into the truck. This container holds six boxes.
Yes . . . population-dense areas, steep hills, narrow streets and alleys – all typical in local beach communities. The truck needs ample parking to safely operate; we cannot operate on the street.
No . . . The trucks hold between 2-3 tons of paper. The doors are only opened in a controlled environment.
Pickup Paper Shredding
Yes. With the pickup service, you will save approximately 30% from the mobile shredding cost.
Yes. With the pickup service, we load and go.
No. You are not required to sort the material. It is sorted at the warehouse.
Yes. You are provided with a Certificate of Destruction upon service.
The material we pickup is transported to our La Habra facility where it is shredded using one of our plant-based shredders. The shredded material is transported to a paper recycling center.
We just destroy hard drives at a cost of $25.00/per drive if it is outside the computer chassis. If not, then the cost is $40.00/hard drive.
No. We do not take hard bound books. For hard-bound book recycling, we encourage you to contact the African Library Project.
Scheduled Paper Shredding
Shred Connect does not have a contract for scheduled paper shredding service. If you wish to cancel, we ask for a 30-day notice.
Shred Connect charges by the service. For example, if you require multiple visits within a month, then the cost would be higher than having service once a month.
You are provided with an invoice each month with net 30 term. You will never find extra charges on your invoice (i.e., fuel and recycle fees) unless extra material was agreed upon by both parties.
You can click this link to request earlier service. If this situation occurs more than a few times, we will recommend a larger container for less-frequent service.
We ask that you keep extra material in boxes. These boxes will be picked up at your next scheduled service. We charge by the box at a discount rate.
The container is included with service. We maintain ownership of the container. If you no longer need or want service, we collect the container(s) and key(s). The only time you would be charged for the container cost is if it gets damaged.
Yes. We ask that you just deposit paper. We have had to remove trash, gum, paper plates, personal tissue products, magazines, books, Pendaflex®. The first time there is material other than paper in the shred container, we will send an email to the contact on file. Further occurrences may result in service cancellation.
The service will cost an additional $15.00/service.
If you need to change the terms of service agreed upon at the start, it is not a problem. We may have to adjust your schedule due to routing.
Shred It for Less™
Check out the explainer video that depicts a common scenario for dropping off your material for shredding. This video will answer most of your questions.
We charge by a standard-size, file storage box. The cost is $10.00/box. If your material is not in this size box, it’s okay because the collection agent can provide you with a visual estimate.
Each location has varying hours of operation; some are open seven days a week. Check the location card for details.
Yes. We have put together a list of items that cannot be shredded.
Yes. Your material is deposited into a secure container. We do not take or shred boxes.
We understand the importance of security and that is why we have partnered with locations that understand security. This service model is common and is also offered at Staples, Office Depot, FedEx Kinkos and UPS stores. If you are not comfortable with leaving your material, then we recommend you schedule a mobile shredding appointment.
It depends on location. This information is available via pop-up on the location card.
You can leave your name and email to receive a Certificate of Destruction, issued once your material is shredded.
Product Destruction
It depends on the project—it could be unit, box, or weight. It is likely that we will want to meet with you and see the products. In lieu of meeting in person, we require pictures.
If the material requires extraction of flammable material such as batteries and magnets will include a special-handling fee. This type of work will extend the 48-hour destruction agreement.
Payment is due at the time of service unless otherwise arranged.
Shred Connect destroys the products it receives for destruction within 48 hours.
You can elect to receive video evidence as your product is being shredded.
We cannot destroy products that have liquid, flammable or hazardous material.
Shred Connect will arrange and pay for shipping unless otherwise negotiated.
We have destroyed promotional items, clothing, clothing accessories, medical supplies, police and fire uniforms and gear, FDA-regulated products, trading cards, and pet supplies. Porsche
Our facility has live-feed, 24-hour surveillance and records. In addition, motion sensors alert of any activity around our facility.
