Shredding
Why shred personal papers?
The world is increasingly digital. Even so, there seems to be a never ending supply of paper making its way into our homes. Some of these papers are obviously important and need to be protected. Others may seem like they can just be thrown in the trash. However, things are not always what they seem.…
Read More5 reasons to schedule an end of year shredding purge
The weather has turned cool and fall is officially here. While it may be tempting to just enjoy the holiday season, this is the perfect time to check undone to-dos off your list. Something that should be considered are high priority task is securely processing your out-dated and unneeded physical documents. To provide you with…
Read MoreThe paper lifecycle
When you shred documents with DSS you are contributing to an important lifecycle that not only provides secure destruction of your information, it also supplies the marketplace with low-grade paper goods such as paper towels, napkins, toilet paper and more. Let’s take a look at the lifecycle of your paper to better understand the importance…
Read More3 reasons to clean out documents this fall
Summer is coming to an end and some (hopefully) cooler weather is about to blow in. As the seasons change and kids return to school, it is easy to lose sight of your document management. However, don’t put off important tasks like a document shredding project until the end of the year. In fact, here…
Read MoreThe impact of paper recycling
Did you know that when you shred with DSS you are also recycling? That means you are protecting local landfills and preserving important natural resources while protecting your information by securely destroying your documents. This is a win-win for you and the environment. Let’s take a look at the impact your shredding and recycling make.…
Read More4 benefits of a one-time shredding project
Being organized increases efficiency and reduces stress and miscommunication in your business. But how do you get started with organizing? Step 1 is cleaning out what you don’t need. No where is this more neglected than the average office file room. However, cleaning out old files doesn’t have to be a headache. In fact, there…
Read MoreHow to take control of your records
Are you tired of searching through drawers and filing cabinets to find the right document? Do you know which of your files must be kept and which should be destroyed? Have you examined both your active and retired IT assets and developed a plan to keep the data they contain secure? Now is the time…
Read MoreIs shredding necessary?
We all want to do the right thing with the information we are responsible for. Both employees and owners have important information pass through their hands, but it is not always clear how that information should be handled. When documents are no longer needed, should you just throw them in the trash or securely shred…
Read MoreWhen to shred personal documents
For most of us, old documents are generally left untouched in a file drawer collecting dust for years. They may be out of sight and out of mind, but they are still clutter that is taking up space. Even worse, while these documents may be virtually useless to you, they are are a potential gold…
Read MoreDangers of Using an Office Shredder
In an era of identity theft and privacy breaches, more and more people are concerned with protecting their information. This has led to the steady rise of office shredders both in businesses and homes. While shredding documents is a recommended way of securely disposing of information, office shredders often give a false sense of security.…
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