Regular collections
Locked consoles emptied weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Document shredding · Ipswich
Confidential shredding in Ipswich
Secure destruction of confidential documents for businesses and households, from one-off archive clear-outs to regular locked-console collections.
- Certificate of destruction
- Locked consoles and sacks
- Shredded paper recycled
Confidential shredding: what to expect
Throwing confidential paperwork in a recycling bin is a data breach waiting to happen. Under UK GDPR, businesses must keep personal data secure until it is destroyed, and that includes paper records such as payroll, client files, invoices and medical records.
We provide confidential shredding for offices, solicitors, accountants, medical and dental practices, schools, charities and landlords across Ipswich. Regular customers get locked consoles that staff post documents into, emptied on a schedule. For one-off clear-outs, we collect sacks or boxes of archived files.
Documents are destroyed following the BS EN 15713 standard for secure destruction of confidential material, and you receive a certificate of destruction for your records. The shredded paper is then recycled.
Shredding services
One-off purges
Archive clear-outs collected in sacks or boxes.
Home shredding
Old bank statements and personal papers for householders.
Media destruction
Hard drives, USB sticks and other media destroyed securely.
Office move shredding
Paperwork cleared as part of an office clearance.
Certificates
A certificate of destruction for every collection.
Keeping documents secure
How long to keep records
Retention periods vary. Many financial records are kept for six years, while other records have different rules. Check your sector's requirements before destroying anything.
Secure storage until collection
Locked consoles stop confidential paper ending up in open recycling bins. Staff can post documents without sorting or removing staples.
Chain of custody
Documents are sealed, collected by vetted staff and tracked until destruction, with a certificate as the final record.
Paper and digital
Old hard drives and devices hold far more data than paper. Destroy or wipe them as part of the same process. See electrical waste.
How it works
Tell us what you have
Photos and a description help us plan safe handling.
Quote and paperwork
A fixed price and the right documents for the waste type.
Safe collection
Packaged and transported by trained staff.
Licensed disposal
Taken to a permitted facility, with records provided.
What affects the price of confidential shredding
Every job is priced individually. These are the main factors.
- Volume
- Number of sacks, boxes or consoles.
- Frequency
- Regular collections cost less per sack than one-off visits.
- Media
- Hard drive and media destruction is priced per item.
- Location
- Multiple sites can be collected on one account.
Why choose Ipswich Waste
Registered waste carrier
Every collection comes with a waste transfer note, so you can prove your waste was handled legally.
Recycling first
Waste is sorted at licensed sites so rubble, metal, wood, card and green waste are recycled.
Fixed prices
Clear quotes agreed before we start, including permits and disposal.
Local and fast
Based in Ipswich, with next-day service across most IP postcodes.
Confidential shredding across Ipswich and nearby
We cover Ipswich and the surrounding towns, villages and business parks, including:
- Ipswich town centre
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Chantry
- Whitton
- Rushmere St Andrew
- Kesgrave
- Martlesham
- Woodbridge
- Felixstowe
- Claydon
- Bramford
- Sproughton
- Pinewood
- Copdock
- Capel St Mary
- Hadleigh
- Needham Market
- Stowmarket
- Ransomes Europark
- Futura Park
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to remove staples and paper clips?
No. Documents can go in with staples, paper clips and plastic wallets.
Do you provide a certificate of destruction?
Yes, for every collection.
What standard do you shred to?
Documents are destroyed following BS EN 15713.
Is the paper recycled?
Yes. Once shredded, the paper is recycled.
Can householders use the service?
Yes. We collect sacks of personal paperwork from homes.
Can you destroy hard drives?
Yes. Drives and media can be destroyed, with certificates.
Book confidential shredding in Ipswich
Tell us what you need and we will confirm a fixed price.