Shredding Services in Los Angeles, CA
Professional Shredding FAQs
Do I need an appointment?
For walk-in clients, No appointment is needed! Pick-Up and On-Site services, however, require prior arrangements.
Do I need to sort the documents?
No sorting is necessary for our walk-In & Pick-Up clients. Don’t sweat it! We will sort it!
Does your machine shred everything?
Staples fastens and paper clips are also shredded, and no need to take them out.
Does my stuff have to be in boxes?
If you are bringing it to us, NO worry because our price is based on the weight. For On-Site service, you can box it up or leave it loose. Either way, we still have to empty the contents into our containers.
Can you take away my boxes?
For On-Site jobs, yes, we can, but with prior arrangements. Walk-Ins and Pick Up customers need not worry because boxes are considered part of the material.
What happens to the shredded material?
Shred-Time recycles all shredded material with a reputable recycling center. This helps to prevent environmental degradation through deforestation and enhances a safer, cleaner environment.
How do I pay for shredding services?
We accept checks, cash, and all major credit cards.
How do you destroy documents without shredding?
If you do not have access to a shredder, you can shred them in other nonconventional ways. Here are some examples of at-home shredding. However, we always suggest going with a professional shredder to help guarantee safety and anonymity.
- Shredding by hand
- Burning documents
- Adding papers to your compost
- Multi-cut scissors
- Soaking documents in water
- Participate in a local shred day
- Selectively shred only important/private parts of a document
Is it safe to throw away old bank statements?
The short answer is – it depends. Bank statements vary in terms of what is safe to dispose of and what you should shred. Here is a list of bank documents that you should always shred immediately:
- Sales receipts – unless you need them for tax purposes
- ATM receipts
- Packing slips
- Online purchase orders
- Utility and internet bills
- Voided checks
- Credit card account solicitations
- Expired warranty coverage
- Travel-related documents and materials
What is the cheapest way to shred documents?
As listed above, there are many ways to dispose of and shred documents affordably. However, one must also consider time as a variable. We provide affordable, reliable document shredding packages, allowing you to keep your information safe without spending an arm and a leg.
Where can I shred all my documents?
Shred Time provides a wide range of ways to shred your documents however you’d like. We provide:
- Walk-in shredding
- X-Ray film destruction and recycling
- Pick-up shredding service
- On-site shredding
- Hard drive destruction
- Secure containers
- Garment destruction
- Electronics recycling
How do I dispose of electronics in Los Angeles?
There are many ways and places to dispose of electronics throughout Los Angeles. There are S.A.F.E. permanent collection centers as well as mobile e-waste collection events. Additionally, we offer a professional and thorough electronics recycling program for your ease. We offer free pick-up and drop-off services for your E-waste. Contact us today to schedule your electronics recycling.
How do you dispose of old X-ray films?
X-Rays can be recycled through a specific profess that extracts the silver. At Shred Time, we provide professional X-Ray film destruction and recycling services for your personal or business needs. Contact our team today to schedule your drop-off or pick-up service to help you recycle and safely dispose of your X-Ray film and materials.
