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.

FERPA-Compliant Shredding for Schools, Colleges and Universities in St. Louis

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September 10, 2026

by The Shred Truck

Schools, colleges and universities handle a wide range of private information, including student records, financial aid files and staff employment documents. Every one of those records has to stay confidential, and that includes how they’re destroyed when they’re no longer needed.

The Shred Truck, a locally owned, NAID AAA Certified shredding company in St. Louis, provides FERPA-compliant shredding designed to keep educational institutions in compliance with privacy laws, with locked collection bins and on-site shredding for complete confidentiality.

What Educational Records Need Secure Shredding?

Records that need secure destruction include:

Student records protected under FERPA
Financial aid files
Staff employment documents, including payroll records
Financial statements and account records
Anything containing personally identifiable information (PII)

Documents discarded without shredding can expose personal information to thieves, and Missouri has seen over 7,400 identity theft cases in the latest reported data.

Locked Collection Containers for Every Office

Confidential papers shouldn’t sit in an open recycling bin. The Shred Truck provides locked collection containers so staff always have a secure place for sensitive documents:

Personal Document Containers for low-volume areas
Slim Consoles where space is tight
Executive Consoles for offices
64-gallon and 96-gallon containers for higher volumes

Recurring Pickups or a One-Time Bulk Purge

Every institution’s needs are different, so The Shred Truck offers flexible service plans:

Recurring scheduled shredding keeps confidential paperwork from building up in offices across campus.
One-time bulk purges clear out older files all at once.
Emergency 24-hour purge services are available when you need them.

Witness the Shredding Yourself

With on-site mobile shredding, an industrial shredding truck comes to your campus and destroys documents right there. Your records never have to be transported across town before they’re destroyed, and you can witness the shredding process firsthand. Every job ends with a Certificate of Destruction for compliance and peace of mind.

Don’t Forget Old Computers and Media

Student and staff data doesn’t only live on paper. The Shred Truck destroys hard drives, SSDs, flash drives, CDs, DVDs and backup tapes. Formatting or degaussing isn’t enough; shredding is the only way to ensure confidential data can’t be accessed again. Media is shredded on-site while you watch, and a Certificate of Destruction is provided.

Security You Can Trust

NAID AAA Certified
Employees undergo annual background investigations, drug testing and training on secure shredding policies
Employees sign confidentiality agreements
A secure chain of custody is documented for every job
Downstream Data liability insurance, available only to NAID AAA Certified members

Fast Service and Eco-Friendly Recycling

In the St. Louis metro, The Shred Truck guarantees same-day or next-day service Monday to Friday, or it’s free (up to a $100 credit). All shredded material is taken to paper recycling facilities.

Serving Schools Across Missouri and Illinois

The Shred Truck serves educational institutions in St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Farmington, Jefferson City, O’Fallon and Rolla in Missouri, and Alton, Belleville, Edwardsville, Highland, Shiloh, Swansea, Troy and Waterloo in Illinois.

Get a Free Quote for Your School

Call The Shred Truck at 314-729-9200 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or request a free quote online. The people you trust… trust The Shred Truck.