Why should I shred documents instead of just throwing them away?

Discarded documents containing personal or sensitive information can fall into the wrong hands. Professional shredding helps protect against identity theft, fraud and privacy breaches by securely destroying confidential information before it is discarded.

What types of documents should I shred?

Any document containing sensitive information should be shredded. Examples include financial statements, account records, legal documents, payroll records, client lists and documents containing personally identifiable information.

Is The Shred Truck compliant with privacy laws?

Yes. The Shred Truck is NAID AAA Certified and follows applicable privacy requirements, including HIPAA, FACTA and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Its security procedures include employee background checks, confidentiality agreements, a secure chain of custody and on-site shredding. A Certificate of Destruction is provided after each shredding service.

What sets The Shred Truck apart from other shredding companies?

The Shred Truck is a locally owned St. Louis business offering customized shredding services. Its trained professionals undergo background checks, drug testing and ongoing training. Documents are shredded on-site, and the resulting shredded material is recycled.

How much does shredding cost?

Shredding prices are based on the volume of documents and the frequency of service. Customers can call 314-729-9200 or submit the online quote form to receive a free estimate.

What types of shredding services do you offer?

The Shred Truck offers one-time shredding for document cleanouts and purges, recurring scheduled shredding for businesses, drop-off shredding for smaller quantities and residential shredding for confidential household documents.

What is mobile shredding?

Mobile shredding is a secure document destruction service performed directly at the customer's location. The Shred Truck uses a mobile truck equipped with industrial shredding equipment to destroy documents on-site, eliminating the need to transport sensitive records elsewhere.

Do you destroy hard drives?

Yes. The Shred Truck physically destroys hard drives using industrial shredding or crushing equipment so the stored information cannot be recovered. Customers receive a Certificate of Destruction for their records.

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