Bulk Archive Shredding
- Secure Shredding
- GDPR compliance guaranteed
- Time and space saving
- 100% recycled
From archive to assurance: Secure, compliant document destruction services
Is your archive storage reaching capacity? Over time, it’s easy for businesses to accumulate large amounts of paperwork – from HR files and financial reports to client records and legal documents.
With office space at a premium, many companies rely on archive storage, either internally or externally, to manage this buildup. But once documents have passed their retention period, holding on to them only takes up space and increases compliance risks. At this stage, secure destruction isn’t just best practice – it’s a legal and regulatory requirement to ensure data protection and confidentiality.
Choosing the right shredding option for your business:
For over 40 years, Printwaste has helped businesses of all sizes and sectors securely dispose of their confidential archives. We offer two shredding options:
On-site Shredding
Shredded on your premises using cross-cutting shredding machinery located on the vehicle.
Off-site Shredding
Securely transport to our secure facilities where they are shred using cross-cutting shredders.
Regardless of volume, we tailor every bulk paper archive clearance to your requirements, providing peace of mind that your sensitive information is destroyed securely and compliantly. Every clearance is planned in detail with a waste expert and executed carefully to ensure the absolute minimum of disruption to your business’ operations.
Secure destruction solutions, backed by compliance
We understand the highly sensitive nature your confidential information. Our secure destruction services are fully aligned with UK data protection laws, including GDPR, and meet industry standards such as EN15713 for confidential shredding. That’s why we provide a bespoke, transparent and auditable chain of custody at every stage of the process, from collection and transport to destruction and certification.
Our vetted staff, GPS-tracked vehicles and high-security shredding facilities ensure full compliance with GDPR and industry standards.
How our bulk paper archive service works
Consultation
Tell us about the documents you have for collection, how many and where they are located, or book a free waste audit with one of our experts at a time convenient to you. We will then send you a bespoke proposal tailored to your requirements, showcasing how and where we can add value.
Collection
On a pre-scheduled day, our fully-trained operatives will collect your bulk paper archive(s) from the designated areas within your building or storage warehouse.
Shredding
Depending on your chosen service, we will either shred the archive documents on-site or will transport them back to our Secure Shredding Facility to be shredded there. All Confidential items are shredded within 24 hours of arrival at our depot.
Recycling
The shredded waste is then processed through a baler before being transported off to a paper mill to be made back into paper-based products. You will receive a Certificate of Destruction confirming the details of collection.
Why choose Printwaste?
Experience
From the initial site assessment to the clearance itself, our staff are knowledgeable, friendly and BS7858 security vetted.
Simplicity
Leave the planning and heavy lifting to us, enabling you to focus your time on other business activities.
One Provider
Bulk paper archive clearances are often an add-on to regular services, forming part of a total waste management solution.
Sustainability
Committed to excellence in waste management, we operate a zero-to-landfill policy, ensuring what can be recycled and recovered, is.
Flexible
No job is too big or small. Using our expertise and facilities, we will scale our operation to match your requirements.
Peace of mind
Receive detailed, auditable compliance documents for complete transparency.
Our accreditations and partners
Our commitment to excellence is backed by multiple accreditations and partners, including:
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a minimum collection size?
Yes, you need to fill at least one sack with your confidential paperwork. We can handle any amount above that.
How much does a sack hold?
Our sacks hold between 15kg and 20kg of confidential documents.
What can I put in the confidential sacks?
You can fill our sacks with any paperwork or documents containing sensitive information. We can also recycle old hard drives, CDs, USB sticks and other technology items. Just tell us what you need when you request a quote, and put each type of material in a separate sack before collection.
During the audit, we’ll review how much cardboard – and other waste streams – your business generates, assess your storage needs and identify opportunities for improvement. We will then provide a full report with specific recommendations tailored to your business needs.
Do I need to remove any staples or paperclips, etc?
No. Our cross-cut shredding machines can handle a few paper clips and staples, so leave this to us.
How long will it take for my sacks to be delivered to me?
We will aim to deliver your sacks as soon as possible once you have placed your order, but please allow a few days for delivery when we are in your area. This helps us plan our vehicle routes most efficiently and do our bit for the environment.
Do I need to be home when you deliver the sacks?
No. We can deliver the sacks when you are not there, if you let us know where to leave them.
Do I need to be home when you collect my confidential documents?
Yes. As your documents contain sensitive information, you should not leave them unattended, even in our sealable sacks. So, we do need you to be at home when we come to collect them.
Can I drop off the sacks at your site instead?
Yes. We offer a drop-in service between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, at our Commerce House site in Cheltenham. You will need to pay on arrival, so feel free to ring ahead to check pricing and procedures.
Why should I use your service instead of buying a home shredder?
Home shredders offer a less secure cut and cannot compete with the industrial-sized machinery we use. They are also more time-consuming to use, as you have to feed the papers into the shredder manually. We can take large quantities of documents off your hands in one go and destroy them quickly for you.
And buying and maintaining a decent home shredder (think of all those paper jams) can end up being more expensive than using our shredding service, where you just pay for what you need.
Book a collection
Get rid of your confidential documents safely and securely without the hassle or expense of doing it yourself. Contact us for a free quote.
