Whether you need to destroy confidential files or hard copy records, Augusta Data Storage, Inc. can manage the process efficiently and effectively to ensure your protection.
On-Site Document Shredding
Convenient & Secure
For many industries such as banking, law firms, hospitals and government agencies, the moral and legal responsibility to maintain confidentiality is critical. Many of these organizations find that by using waste haulers, recyclers or off-site shredding operations, they lose control of their private materials. In addition to legal concerns, the secure disposal of customer lists, price lists, sales data, drafts, contracts, bids and even interoffice communications safeguards your business from anyone that might benefit from accessing your confidential business information. It also protects your customers and employees from possible identity theft.
The convenience of Augusta Data Storage, Inc.’s mobile unit eliminates any doubt or question as to the handling and ultimate disposal of your sensitive documents. This paper shredding service provides the security of knowing that un-destroyed records never leave your premises. We provide convenient, secure containers for neat and easy collection and will schedule your document destruction services, according to your volume and routine.
Why On-Site Document Shredding?
High Level Security
- Benefit from convenient and professional service by our skilled staff, and state of the art mobile shred truck
- Purge shred services are provided for one-time office clean outs or large bulk shredding requirements
- All sensitive material remains at your location and is never transported or sorted off-site, maintaining a high level of security
- Our shred truck can destroy in minutes what typically takes several hours to complete in-house, and we’ll do it with little disruption in your work day
- Witness the shredding process first-hand through our high-tech video surveillance.
- Augusta Data Storage is proud to be a NAID AAA certified operation for on-site and mobile document destruction, as well as hard-drive destruction.
What You Need To Know
Shredding FAQs
What is the best way to shred documents?
Secure document shredding is imperative to keeping your information safe, even after the end of its useful life. Securely destroying confidential information reduces your liability and protects proprietary consumer or company info. Learn more to ‘Choose the Best Shredding Option for Your Organization’.
Already scheduled a secure shredding service? Use these ‘Tips to Help You Prepare For Secure Shredding Services’.
What is an easy way to destroy documents in bulk?
Purging, or bulk shredding, provides a way to eliminate large amounts of out of date or unused records. At completion of your purge job, Augusta Data Storage provides you with a certificate of destruction as a record of compliance. Read more about shredding in bulk here.
How does data destruction improve security?
It is crucial for every business to implement and maintain a proper records retention policy. This policy indicates the retention and destruction timeframe for confidential, private documents you manage in your business. Learn more about ‘Why an Effective Records Retention Policy is Crucial for your Business’.
Why do businesses shred confidential documents?
Every industry has different rules and regulations in regards to compliance. For anyone managing personal data or records, compliance is a key component in the success of your information management systems. Here are a few notes and resources to help protect your information.
We always recommend speaking with a compliance or information security expert in your industry for the most accurate information.
Additional Benefits of On-Site Document Shredding
Scheduled Document Shredding Services
Fitting Your Needs & Budget
In an effort to make your document management processes easier, Augusta Data Storage offers unique, scheduled shredding solutions. Based on the number of documents you accumulate and need to dispose of, we’ll work with you to arrange a regularly scheduled collection date that fits your needs and your budget.
Our scheduled document shredding solutions are provided both on-site, at your place of business, or off-site at our shred plant in Augusta, GA. We will supply you with lockable collection bins that can be placed throughout your office. On the day of your pre-scheduled service, we will collect and shred your documents. You can schedule service as often as you need it, choosing between weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly service visits.
With each scheduled shred job, we provide our clients’ with a Certificate of Destruction, which outlines that shredding was completed properly and in accordance with strict privacy legislation.
The Benefits of Scheduled Document Shredding
Additionally, you have the option to schedule shredding appointments on specific days that work well for your business; this predetermined schedule will significantly reduce the risk of data exposure and improve the effectiveness of your overall RIM procedures.
Document Collection Containers
Cabinets & Containers
If your business utilizes our secure secure mobile shredding services, Augusta Data Storage, Inc. will provide clearly marked, secure document collection containers for your daily disposal. These containers will be placed throughout your office or facility for convenient collection and scheduled on-site pick-up. For quick and easy disposal, simply slide your documents through the paper slot of each security container and our team will service your bins on your predetermined date.
CABINET SPECIFICATIONS
Our cabinets come in a variety of sizes and styles to ensure that, no matter where you are using your document collection container, we have the right fit for you. With capacity options from 100-300 lbs., these lockable containers are designed to ensure the security of any documents inside, as they await permanent destruction.
Our Container Options
Executive Console Cabinet
- (19″W x 19″D x 40″H)
- Holds 100 pounds of paper.
- Built-in lock for security.
- Keys are given to Customer / Master Key kept by shred truck driver during business hours only.
- This container is best for an office setting or small spaces.
65 Gallon Container
- (24″W x 27″D x 41.5″H)
- Holds up to 200 lbs. of paper.
- Sturdy wheels for easy relocation, if needed.
- Secured with a padlock, keys are given to the customer and a master copy is given to a shred truck operator during business hours only.
- This container is the perfect size for a large office, but durable enough for a hospital or medical facility, warehouse, or other industrial area.
95 Gallon Container
- (26″W x 35″D x 46″H)
- Holds up to 300 lbs. of paper.
- Sturdy wheels for easy relocation, if needed.
- Secured with a padlock, keys are given to the customer and a master copy is given to a shred truck operator during business hours only.
- This container is the perfect size for warehouse and manufacturing facilities, offices with a high paper waste volume, or those with less frequent destruction pick-ups.