Shredding: It’s Not All about Paper Anymore

The business of paper shredding is changing rapidly. Nowadays, not only do shredding companies deal with paper, but take care of all forms of cyber devices, clothing, handbags, plastic containers, work uniforms, and more. The industry now fits into a wide range of “information security” services like hard-drive wipers and cyber-protection firms.

Because the majority of companies in this industry and region are not solely engaged in paper shredding in Milwaukee, there is stiff competition among the top players to be the very best. While there is indeed huge demand for the destruction of hard drives and paper documents, businesses that use shredding services are asking for dozens of other items to be shredded.

It is actually a misnomer to refer to the “paper shredding” business, when the industry is now showing a percentage of its bottom line coming from the destruction of binders, paper clips, plastics, large books, staples, plastic labels, ID cards, monitors, old computers, cell phones, copiers, CD-ROMs, and virtually any type of so-called “e-waste.”

Pretty much anything with a logo or emblem is fair game for the shredder when organizations change their corporate symbols or trademarks. When clothing is infected or otherwise not fit for retail sale, it often needs to be destroyed and recycled. In a similar fashion, there are situations that call for the shredding of outdated apparel and drink containers. Recycling is the most common way to handle items like these, which is why the recycling business is seeing more and more clients that ask for the shredding of something other than paper or a hard drive.

In many cases, local and federal laws mandate the destruction of paper goods, computer peripherals, phones, “smart” copy machines, and financial records. In addition to these rather predictable needs of a corporation, there are individuals who want to make sure their files and sensitive information does not fall into the wrong hands. Paper shredding firms in Milwaukee have certainly seen it all.

At PROSHRED® Milwaukee, every client gets top-notch service that includes fixed per-container prices, on-site shredding, guaranteed recycling of all shredded items, the very best security in the industry, mobile shredding, and more. Specializing in on-site, secure destruction of hard-drives and documents, PROSHRED® Milwaukee is the one-stop location for anyone, or any company, that wants protection against unwanted information leaks, assured legislative compliance, and total safeguarding of their sensitive documents.

PROSHRED® Milwaukee service areas include Brookfield, Grafton, Hartford, Kenosha, Menomonee Falls, Mequon, Milwaukee, New Berlin, Racine, Waukesha, Wauwatosa, and West Bend.

PROSHRED® Milwaukee is AAA-certified by the National Association of Information Destruction (NAID), as well as certified ISO-9001 compliant. It is further locally operated and supports the local community in various charitable endeavors. Call PROSHRED® Milwaukee today (262) 289-1212 to create your customizable plan for secure document shredding today.