Top Reasons to Choose Complete Shredding Solutions

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.

In today’s technologically-advanced age, getting ahold of information is often as easy as clicking a few buttons. While this is convenient when we need directions or a cooking recipe, it is dangerous in regards to personal and confidential information. Proper data destruction is crucial to protecting yourself and your clients. Paper Trails It’s not uncommon to find stacks of old papers lying around the house. Often, we feel that we need to hold on to all these documents just in case we need to reference a bill from 1994. In reality, after a certain amount of time, you’re better off safely disposing of those papers so they don’t fall in the wrong hands. Excluding majorly important documents, such as birth/death certificates, military documents, or documents involving the government or lawyers, you can get rid of most other forms after about seven years. Hard Drives You’d be surprised how much information can be taken from an old hard drive. When you input information on the internet- passwords, bank logins, addresses, etc.- it’s automatically stored in your computer. This is even worse for businesses since you’re saving other people’s information. If you have old computers sitting around, you’re risking all that data getting stolen and used in ways that can harm you or your business. Why Is This Important? Identity theft is all too common these days. You might be surprised at how easily someone can steal your identity with just a few simple details from an old bank statement or a password off a hard drive. If that data belongs to a client, you could also be faced with a lawsuit on top of a ruined reputation for exposing client information. What Do You Do? The best way to keep you and your client’s information safe is to practice proper data destruction. Have your old documents shredded in a certifiably secure facility and send old technology along with them. (Contrary to popular belief, smashing your computer or hard drive with a hammer does not guarantee that you destroyed your data). So find a data destruction company and shredding service that will provide you with a sense of security when it comes to disposing of your old documents and technology. In Nassau and Suffolk County, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, Complete Shredding Solutions is your trusted data destruction service. We offer drop-off and recurring shredding service to provide you with convenient and safe document destruction. For more information about Complete Shredding Solutions, call us today at 516-442-1624 for more information.

At the beginning of each year, many of us decide to live better by promising ourselves to lose weight, eat healthy, or exercise more. While it’s great to improve our own lives, we should also be concerned with the life of our planet. This New Year, make a resolution to reduce, reuse, and recycle with these simple tips. Put an End to Unwanted Mail. How often do you throw out half of your mail each day because it’s a stack of flyers and advertisements? There are websites you can sign up on that will remove your name from the mailing lists that send you unwanted papers. Not receiving those flyers anymore is both convenient and eco-friendly. Use Reusable Bags When Shopping. Plastic bags offered at most stores are killers on our environment. Bring reusable cloth bags with you everywhere you shop to ease your carbon footprint. You might even save money when shopping, since some stores are beginning to charge shoppers for each plastic bag they use. Buy in Bulk to Avoid Excess Packaging. When shopping for snacks, mealtime items, and household products, buy in bulk and pack food in reusable containers to bring to school or work. This prevents you from throwing out more packaging that smaller items come with. Plus, bulk buying is usually cheaper, so you’ll save money, too. Buy Smaller Quantities of Perishable Foods. Unused or spoiled foods end up sitting in landfills until they decompose. Only buy the amount of food you’ll actually use in order to avoid having to throw out the excess. Reuse and Reduce Waste. Buy durable goods and clothing so they last longer and you don’t have to replace them as often. Try to repair broken items, and donate unwanted clothing to homeless shelters so they can be reused by those who need them. Learn Everything You Can Recycle: When it comes to filling your recycling bins, throw in aluminum and metal cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic containers, cardboard cartons, and most papers. Don’t just stick to your kitchen; collect recyclable materials from bathrooms, bedrooms, and offices too. Reducing your carbon footprint is often easier than you might think. At Complete Shredding Solutions, we are dedicated to being as eco-friendly as possible. Your paper is shredded and baled at our secure shred service facilities then sent directly to pulping mills, saving a tree for every 200 pounds of paper shredding. We do our part in helping the environment; with these tips, you can do yours. When you choose Complete Shredding Solutions, you are choosing to go green. For more information on our paper shredding services in Nassau & Suffolk County, call us at 516-442-1642 or, for New York City, at 212-939-7534