The following is a list of frequently asked questions. If there are any questions or concerns that are not sited on this list, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Why should I shred?
Your privacy and that of your clients is at risk whenever information is thrown in the trash or recycling bin. Everything that you throw in the garbage or recycling bin in the local municipalities will be sorted by people at the new waste recovery plant beginning January 1, 2002. top
Besides the damage to the environment, it is illegal in many municipalities to burn these products. top
What legal
responsibilities do I have for my discarded materials?
Shredding has become an important practice in Canada with the recently passed Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act that requires organizations to securely destroy confidential information that is no longer required. The act sites shredding as the preferred practice. top
What could
someone get from my discarded information?
What information would you rather not have known about your company or clientele? Credit card numbers, account information, credit information, customer privacy issues, etc. top
What
kind of documentation would you recommend shredding?
Any documents that are no longer required and could become dangerous if in the wrong hands. This would include;
How much
can you shred in an hour?
We can shred up to 500 pounds per hour under optimal conditions. top
What type
of materials are your shredding machines capable of destroying?
Paper products, CDs, diskettes, microfilm and microfiche, ID cards as well as credit cards. top
Do I
have to remove staples and/or paper clips?
No, this is not a problem for the shredder. top
Do you mix
different colors of paper when shredding?
The paper is not sorted for recycling purposes. Any stock and color may be shredded. top
Where does
the shredded material go?
Shredded paper is either sent directly to a recycling facility or given free of charge to area farmers for animal bedding purposes. top
Yes. All of our employees are bonded and have passed a background security check. top
How long
does it take to book your services?
Our call-in service is usually a couple of days to a week. top
Do you
recycle the shredded material?
The material is recycled if possible. We try to ensure a maximum recycling capacity. top
No, we rely on our service guarantees to maintain our customers. top
Our organization
consists of less than 10 employees. Does this constitute enough material to
warrant calling a shredding company?
Certainly. It doesn't matter how frequent you may require document destruction. Keeping your business secure is our focus. We also can provide you with locked security bins. top
Do
you provide a Certificate of Destruction?
Yes. We provide a certificate of destruction after each visit guaranteeing that your materials are non-restorable. top
How long
do you suggest we keep our documents/information?
Our best advice would be to consult legal counsel. Depending on the material, there may be independent legal requirements. top
Quotes are free. Please contact us via phone. top
We are
about to move our business. Should we also move any old and outdated files?
No. Any files that you have made sure are obsolete should be shredded. Moving these files incurs cost and space. top
What about
material which is bound in three-ring binders?
The material should be removed from three-ring binders. Our shredders can handle three-ring binders, but the quality of recycled paper will be improved if this is done. top
Do we have
to pay for the key-locked security bins?
No. This service is provide free of charge. top
How much
paper does a console hold?
Our standard consoles can hold up to 120 pounds. top
What kinds of business should be concerned about shredding the most?
Shredeez® believes that ALL businesses should be concerned about the shredding of their sensitive materials. Below is a breakdown of business areas that should be very concerned about their information.
Banking/Financial
Shredeez® understands the sensitivity of financial documents. To ensure confidentiality, bonded and/or specially authorized personnel operate Shredeez® Center and vehicles. Shredeez® manages the secure destruction of sensitive paperwork generated daily by financial institutions. With Shredeez®, you can be confident that sensitive items will not fall into the wrong hands. Instead of having to spend valuable time shredding papers, your personnel can simply place the materials in secure, tamperproof containers and leave the destruction to Shredeez®. On a regularly scheduled basis, Shredeez® will collect the paperwork, then confidentially shred and recycle it.
Insurance
Data confidentiality is vital to insurers. Accordingly, Shredeez® employs bonded and/or specially authorized personnel to handle your materials. Shredeez® also manages the secure destruction of sensitive paperwork generated in your offices on a daily basis. With Shredeez®, you can be confident that sensitive items will not fall into the wrong hands. Instead of having to spend valuable time shredding papers, your personnel can simply place the materials in secure, tamperproof containers and leave the destruction to Shredeez®. On a regularly scheduled basis, Shredeez® will collect the paperwork, then confidentially shred and recycle it.
Medical
Once records reach the end of their life cycles, Shredeez® ensures confidential, environmentally sound destruction. Shredeez® also manages the secure destruction of sensitive paperwork generated daily by medical organizations. Instead of having to take the time to shred the papers, your personnel can simply place the materials in secure, tamperproof containers and leave the destruction to Shredeez®. On a regularly scheduled basis, Shredeez® will collect the paperwork, then confidentially shred and recycle it.
Professional Services
Once your documents have outlived their usefulness, Shredeez® ensures that information is reliably and confidentially destroyed. Shredeez® also manages the secure destruction of sensitive office paperwork that is generated on a daily basis. With Shredeez®, you can be confident that sensitive items will not fall into the wrong hands. Instead of having to spend valuable time shredding papers, your personnel can simply place the materials in secure, tamperproof containers and leave the destruction to Shredeez®. On a regularly scheduled basis, Shredeez® will collect the paperwork, then confidentially shred and recycle it. top
Why should
we choose Shredeez®
for our document destruction?
Shredeez® is a local company in the Ottawa Valley whose owners live and shop in the area. Also the Wasmund family had run a trusted Janitorial and Maintenance company in the local area for over 12 years. As stated on the home page, it is for this reason, at the request of their clientele, that they ventured into the document destruction company. top
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