When you need a safe collection place for your sensitive documents in the office, you should get shred bins placed in strategic locations. The bins offer a convenient and secure way for you to implement document disposal. Sometimes though, people can get confused about what exactly should and should not get placed into the bins. Let’s clear that up now so you can get on with your information security.

What Does Go In A Shred Bin

The list of what goes in is very straight forward. Any kind of sensitive documents you may have belong in this bin. Any and all print outs, letters, official documents, medical records, etc. Anything containing sensitive information. You can even throw in the envelopes, folders, staples, and paper clips that are included with them if you want, the shredders can easily handle them.

What Does Not Go Into A Shred Bin

Now we come to the real meat and potatoes of the issue: what you don’t put in. The list we’ll go over is short and sweet, and may seem very obvious, but sometimes people need a friendly reminder about what should and shouldn’t be done.

Assorted Garbage / Recycling

Since we are talking about shredding bins, you obviously do not use it to throw away your trash or recycling. It’s entirely possible that a rather cheeky individual might decide slipping some trash into your shred bins is a good way to get rid of some stuff, but you’ll only be creating trouble. Lets avoid doing this as it is irresponsible, and dishonest.

Electronics

Most people know by this point about the destruction of electronics being the only safe way to dispose of them. Some may be tempted to throw a few old hard drives and USB sticks into their bin with the papers. There are some serious risks with doing this, which is why the processes are different. Electronics have heavy metals in them, in addition they may have batteries as well. These chemicals could, if given the right conditions, break down and leak toxins into your bin, presenting a hazard to anyone who uses it.

Additionally, batteries could leak their acid into the bin with similar results. Lithium-ion batteries, which are extremely common these days, can also pose a fire risk in the right conditions. Do you want to have a fire hazard in a bin full of papers in the corner of your office? Probably not.

Stick To Its Purpose

Secure shredding bins have their specific purpose, that is the safe disposal of sensitive information in support of your information security procedure. We can help you out with that should you need it. Bins, used properly, and a full suit of services.

The Cambridge Consumers’ Council is sponsoring a FREE Paper Shredding for the residents of Cambridge, MA. Documents will be shredded on site by A1 Datashred in their mobile shredding truck. Bring your old medical records, tax returns, bank/credit card statements, ATM receipts, used airline tickets and/or utility bills. Shred your personal information to protect your identity. A1 DATASHRED will shred your documents.

Please note that this is event is based on first come, first served, or until the truck is full to capacity. Limit 5 paper size boxes per household or equivalent.

This event is free and open to Cambridge residents. Please see the City of Cambridge website for the COVID procedure for this event. For more information, or to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Consumers’ Council at 617-349-6150 or visit https://www.cambridgema.gov/news/2020/09/cambridgeconsumerscouncilhostsdocumentshreddingeventsept26?fbclid=IwAR0dZ_Utc2soQ6p0iKoqaXqKCwo39Ww7y-b5l8FVM5xJP7Db2pzbdvNWO-0

Atkinson Women’s Civic Club is hosting a shredding event on Saturday, Saturday, September 26th, 2020, 9am to 12pm.

Documents will be destroyed on the spot in a mobile shredding truck. Bring your old medical bills, old tax returns, and or bank statements to be shredded in a secure manner. Protect your identity by shredding your personal information. A1 DATASHRED will will destroy paper information.

Cost: $10 per box (9” X 11.5” X 14”) The profits of this event will support the Atkinson community.

Rain or Shine, A1 Datashred will shred your documents!

Public Works of Reading, MA is sponsoring a shredding day on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Reading, MA residents are allowed to shred 1 box per household for free. Documents will be destroyed on the spot in a mobile shredding truck. Bring your old tax returns, medical bills, and or bank statements to be shredded in a secure manner. Protect your identity by shredding your personal information. A1 DATASHRED will destroy paper information.

This event is for Reading, MA residents only- no businesses. For more information, please see the Town of Reading website, https://www.readingma.gov/public-works/news/recycling-event-september-19-2020

East Cambridge Savings Bank is sponsoring a shredding paper event for their community neighbors to the East Cambridge Savings Bank, located at 292 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA.

Documents will be destroyed on the spot in a mobile shredding truck. Bring your old medical bills, old tax returns, and or bank statements to be shredded in a secure manner. Protect your identity by shredding your personal information. A1 DATASHRED will destroy paper information.

You may bring as many boxes, bags or bins of documents as you’d like. We will gladly shred them for you in the name of security. ECSB employees will be on-site to assist with shredding—we hope to see you there!

For the safety of our employees and all our community members, all attendees must:

• Wear a mask
• Practice social distancing and maintain six feet between them and others
• Stay home if you are feeling ill

FREE Paper Shredding event sponsored by the Rollstone Bank & Trust. Documents will be destroyed on the spot in a mobile shredding truck. Bring your old credit card bills, medical bills, old tax returns, and/or bank statements to be shredded in a secure manner. Protect your identity by shredding your personal information. A1 Datashred will destroy paper information.

Protect your identity by shredding your personal information. A1 DATASHRED will shred your documents.