Security: The feeling of confidence that one has when they know that their valuable items are safe. This is the same feeling one should feel when they know their sensitive documents containing personal or corporate information have been securely destroyed and recycled.

Whether your need is personal or from a business perspective, if you’re reading this, you’re obviously interested with the best way to destroy documents containing sensitive information.

If that’s true, you’re not alone. According to the non profit organization. Identity Theft Resource Center, identity theft remains the #1 concern among customers contacting the Federal Trade Commission. The time and money victims spend trying to recover from identity theft is staggering. Recovery

At Ameri-Shred we realize that the security of ones sensitive documents is not just the responsibility of the document destruction equipment but also that of the document destruction provider and their staff. This is why we design all of our shredding systems with not only the document destruction providers needs in mind, but also the needs of their customers. With the use of Ameri-Shred equipment in conjunction with the services of a reputable document destruction service a true Security Recycling System can be formed and you can rest assured that your documents will be securely destroyed.

So what is the best way to destroy documents? Is the current “smaller is better” trend best? It appears the answer is NO.

There are two basic choices. Either you do the shredding, or someone else does.

If you choose to handle it yourself, use a common sense approach, a quality shredder and the disposal method best suited for your individual needs.

For everyone else, the following should be helpful:
Finding a certified reputable document destruction firm who can provide responsible handling, secure, locked collection containers, proper secured transportation, and selecting a certified reputable firm are all vital first steps that need to be taken.

Choose a document destruction company that is compliant with legislative and trade organization policies. Firms belonging to NAID and other organizations demand their members conduct themselves to the highest ethical standards so you receive the professional service you deserve. For more information visit;
www.naidonline.org.

Although shredding equipment seems like the most important part of the security process, the above mentioned areas if in place can make the equipment quite negligible. So much for “smaller is better”.

While recycling shredded paper can provide revenue for document destruction firms, mills are having an increasingly difficult time with quality issues. Some grinding and pulverizing methods have become a source for small contaminants and poor fiber quality.Quality

Poor fiber quality is often un-usable , not environmentally friendly , and can often cause your sensitive documents to end up in a landfill!

With rising energy costs it is to all our advantages to use equipment that damages fiber the least while still offering a secure shred size. This is where strip cutting comes into play. Unlike any other method, strip cutting actually cuts the fiber vs. tearing. This makes a more desirable product and helps insure the paper is recycled and not landfilled. Contaminants

Ameri-Shred has been a leader in the document destruction industry for over twenty years. These quality built shredders offer durability, throughput, and dependability second to none. Energy

Contact us or a distributor near you today for more information on our 100% American made products.