DIY v. Professional Paper Shredding

A Huge Success: Community Shredding Event with Complete Shredding Solutions in Long Beach, NY On April 26, 2025, Complete Shredding Solutions hosted a highly successful Community Shredding Event in Long Beach, NY, drawing a steady stream of residents eager to dispose of sensitive documents and support eco-friendly practices securely. Even with the rain, the event offered a free and efficient way for the community to safely shred old paperwork—everything from outdated bills and bank statements to old tax documents. As identity theft and data privacy continue to be concerns, events like these are vital for protecting personal information. Moreover, the event was conducted in an eco-friendly manner.. Residents from across Long Beach and surrounding towns brought bags and boxes of papers to Long Beach City Hall, where the Complete Shredding Solutions team—based at 3550 Hampton Rd, Oceanside, NY—worked quickly and efficiently with industrial-grade equipment, ensuring everything was destroyed securely and then responsibly recycled. With an emphasis on security, sustainability, and service, the Long Beach shredding event served as a powerful reminder of how local businesses can make a real impact. By the end of the day, hundreds of pounds of paper had been shredded—kept out of landfills and turned into reusable material. Your participation in this event has made a significant difference to our environment. The event was part of Complete Shredding Solutions’ onging commitment to helping Long Island communities stay safe and green. We are deeply grateful for your support and participation. Stay tuned for future events and thank you to everyone who came out to support a cleaner, safer Long Beach!  

Paper shredding – something every company should do. Many files are becoming digital, and businesses are installing encryption software to meet state standards and keep their information secure. But businesses also need paper shredding for documents that: Contain confidential information Pertain to customers or clients Include medical information Include accounting numbers Include banking statements Data breaches cost companies millions of dollars a year, and many of the data breaches do not occur on computers. A lack of proper paper shredding can lead to confidential information being leaked or abused. Depending on your business document shredding needs, by law, shred your documents or destroy them properly. This can occur with medical information, confidential business files or other information as stated in the state or federal law. Destroying documents goes well beyond simply throwing them in the trash – they need to be illegible. Businesses can also benefit from business document shredding because it allows for the elimination of waste in the workspace, and saves space. What documents should be shredded? Telephone numbers Driver’s licenses Passport numbers Credit card numbers Bank account addresses and statements Social Security numbers Insurance policies Credit card or debit card information Legal documents Medical records Profit and loss statements Financial statements Payroll records Audits Market research Tax records Canceled checks Business plans If your business is simply throwing out all of these vital documents, it’s time to use a business document shredding in Queens to ensure that you are information stays clear of prying eyes.

Whether you run a business with classified documents or you simply have a home filled with forms from decades past, professional shredding services are your best option for ridding yourself of papers and media that you no longer need. But with all of the options of shredding services out there, how do you know which shredding service to use? If you’re in New York City or Long Island, these are the top reasons to choose Complete Shredding Solutions for all of your data destruction needs. Security It’s extremely important to protect your information. Improperly disposing of certain documents can land you in hot water. Don’t be a victim of personal or corporate identity theft. At Complete Shredding Solutions, you aren’t just shredding data; you’re shredding liability. We carefully destroy all documents that can put you at risk while keeping you compliant with all state and federal laws. We are “Information Elimination™.” Professionalism Our agents are the pride of our company. Each agent is rigorously trained and insured, ready to collect your papers in locked document storage receptacles and transfer them to our high-security facilities for shredding. Every collection is done in a timely and organized fashion to be respectful of your office. Affordable A big factor in what sets us apart from other companies is our price. Our facilities are equipped with commercial power shredders that can shred 20,000 pounds of paper an hour, allowing us to bring the savings to you, the consumer. At the end of your shredding experience, we provide you with a certificate signifying your proof of compliance with all privacy legislation. Complete Shredding Solutions offers you secure paper shredding performed by trained professionals at an affordable price. Complete Shredding Solution is your provider for shredding services in Nassau and Suffolk County, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Call us today at 516-442-1624 for more information.