✅ The following can be securely shredded:
• Clean paper, any color and any size
• Blueprints
• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Brochures
• Mail — including window envelopes
• Photographs
• File folders, any color (no need to remove staples, paper clips, rubber bands, or small binder clips)

🚫 The following can NOT be securely shredded:
• Cardboard
• Wet or moldy material
• Telephone books
• Hardcover books
• Plastic bags and packing material
• Computer discs, CDs, DVDs
• Backup and VCR tapes
• Transparencies
• ID badges and driver’s licenses
• Microfiche and Microfilm
• X-rays
• Batteries (no batteries of any kind)
• USB thumb drives
• Computer parts
• Printer and photocopier parts
• Trash or hazardous materials
• Biohazardous and Medical Waste (including needles and sharps)
• Metals (including binders, hanging folders with metal hangers)

Shredding documents is a crucial practice for small businesses to safeguard sensitive information and protect against identity theft, fraud, and data breaches. By shredding documents containing sensitive customer information, financial records, or proprietary data, small businesses mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Implementing a document shredding policy demonstrates a commitment to maintaining the trust of customers, partners, and employees by safeguarding their confidential information. Additionally, shredding documents reduces clutter and enhances organizational efficiency by securely disposing of outdated or unnecessary paperwork. Investing in document shredding services or equipment is a proactive measure that reinforces the security and integrity of your small business operations, preserving its reputation and minimizing potential liabilities.

Choosing Iron Mountain for small business shredding provides a comprehensive solution backed by industry-leading expertise and a proven track record of reliability. With Iron Mountain's trusted reputation in data management and secure document destruction, small businesses can ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance with regulatory requirements. Iron Mountain offers tailored shredding solutions designed to meet the specific needs and budgetary constraints of small businesses, whether it's on-demand shredding services or scheduled pickups. Their advanced security protocols, including chain-of-custody procedures and secure transportation, guarantee the protection of sensitive information from collection to destruction. Moreover, Iron Mountain's commitment to sustainability ensures that shredded materials are responsibly handled and recycled, aligning with the environmental values of small businesses. By choosing Iron Mountain, small businesses can trust in a seamless and secure shredding process that enhances data security, mitigates risks, and reinforces trust with customers and stakeholders.

We do service most residential locations, so please contact us to verify that your location is accessible.

Your small business should shred documents containing sensitive information like financial records, employee data, customer details, legal documents, business plans, medical records, outdated marketing materials, and expired licenses. Shredding these ensures protection against identity theft, fraud, and data breaches.

Paper is usually picked up from your location and transported to a shredding facility for final shredding. You can request a final "certificate of destruction" once the service is complete.

You can request a final "certificate of destruction" once the service is complete.