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. Most of us would be amazed how much of our personal information is left floating around unsecured. Here we outline 3 reasons you should professionally shred personal papers.
1. Regularly clean out files
For many of us, paper just piles up in drawers or out of the way surfaces. This is mainly because we do not have a regular reason to sort through our files. However, if you choose to use a professional shredding service, you have a reason to go through your papers. You will most likely find that the majority of the papers you have on hand are no longer necessary. Just place the papers in a box or bag and drive it to your local shredding company for secure destruction.
2. Guard personal information
You may be surprised at how much damage a criminal could do with the information contained on just a few of your personal documents. While we are always worried about computer passwords and digital security, we often forget that collecting information from trashcans takes no special skills. The information these dumpster divers collect is still valuable and can be used to cause just as much harm as data taken from a cyber attack. Professionally shred personal papers to guarantee your information is secured.
3. Responsibly recycle
While the need to shred certain documents may be obvious, such as financial or legal papers, you should consider shredding all paper instead of throwing it in the trash. When you shred personal papers using a certified company, you aren’t just shredding, you are recycling. This is an easy way to keep paper out of local landfills, reduce the need for new paper production, and, as a result, save important natural resources. This means you should shred all paper including junk mail, magazines, notebooks, index cards, and more.
Learn more about how you can securely and responsibly shred your paper HERE.