What types of document destruction services are there?
Document destruction services fall into two broad categories: “On-Site” and “Off-Site” or “In-Plant”. These services are performed by companies ranging from the independent entrepreneur providing local service with a single truck or location to large corporations with national capabilities and related services like document storage and imaging. The type of service and company that you choose should relate to the volume of documents you have to be destroyed, the frequency you need service, your security policies, the flexibility and reputation of the service provider, and lastly your budget. Very large volumes and mixed media, like plastics, pharmacy bottles, and computer hard drives, don’t lend themselves well to on-site service. Off-site service may not be the answer if a shredding company cannot satisfy your security requirements.
