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How Do You Manage an Ongoing Shredding Program in Your Office?
Every office creates documents that contain information that should not end up in the regular trash or recycling bin. Employee records, customer information, invoices, financial...
September 1, 2026
How Do I Know If My Documents Are Actually Shredded With a Professional Shredding Service?
When you hire a professional shredding company, you are trusting them with documents that may contain some of your most sensitive information. Tax records, medical...
August 24, 2026
Your Records Retention Period Ended. What Happens Next?
Records retention schedules give businesses a much-needed timeline for how long different documents should be kept. But eventually, that timeline runs out. When a box...
August 18, 2026
How Do I Get My Questions Answered About Document Shredding?
If you’re thinking about having your confidential documents destroyed, you probably have a few questions before scheduling service. Whether you’re a homeowner cleaning out years...
July 28, 2026
Why Should FileShred Be Your Document Shredding Company?
When it comes to protecting sensitive information, choosing the right document shredding company matters. Whether you are a homeowner cleaning out old files, a medical...
July 23, 2026
Why DIY Hard Drive Destruction Isn’t Enough to Protect Your Data
When it’s time to replace an old computer or clear out outdated technology, many people assume deleting files or damaging a hard drive is enough...
July 18, 2026
Recent Posts
You Need To Be Aware of Medical Identity Theft
Identity theft is everywhere these days, but there are still ways to protect yourself and your business. The best way is to use a professional...
August 21, 2018
Where Does the Shredded Paper Go?
At FileShred, we’re asked all the time what happens to shredded documents once the truck pulls away. The answer is actually quite simple. Your old...
August 9, 2018
Residential Shredding: It Really Exists
Residential Shredding: It Really Exists At FileShred, we get asked, “Do you do residential shredding?” every day. People often sound surprised, and then they’re happy...
July 23, 2018
Identity Theft: It Could Happen to You
Identity Theft: It Could Happen to You Reduce your exposure to identity theft with onsite document shredding services. If you think identity theft only happens...
July 9, 2018
Protect The Information in Your Office!
Protect The Information in Your Office! The confidential information about your business and your clients is all over your office. Know the weak places that...
June 27, 2018
Auto Dealerships Need Document Shredding Services
Auto Dealerships Need Document Shredding Services When someone buys or leases a new car, the majority of the time they finance the transaction. To get...
June 20, 2018
Protect Your Credit Card Information
Protect Your Credit Card Information The Federal Trade Commission reported in March of 2018 that identity theft was the second biggest category in consumer complaints....
June 13, 2018
Shredding for Your Law Firm
Let’s face it, lawyers deal with a lot of paper. Look around your office. There are old files stacked in individual offices, and the file...
June 6, 2018
Employee Error and Data Breach
Employee Error and Data Breach More than one-third of data breaches are the result of employee negligence, error, or intentional acts. When it comes to...
May 29, 2018
Information Security is Important! Document Shredding is Your Best Option!
Information Security is Important! Document Shredding is Your Best Option! Information security protects the private and confidential information of individuals, businesses, and organizations of all...
May 23, 2018
Old Computers Could Bring New Problems
Old Computers Could Bring New Problems All computers have a hard drive. That hard drive is an electronic storage device for everything you have done...
May 14, 2018
You Use Paper More Than You Think!
You Use Paper More Than You Think! It is estimated that between 85% and 90% of corporate information is not accessible through computer networks because...
May 3, 2018
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