Shredding Services Edinburgh

Paper Shredding Services Edinburgh

Shredding Services
Edinburgh

Paper Shredding And Confidential Waste Disposal Edinburgh

Looking for a one-off purge collection or to set up a regular service to remove your confidential data for secure shredding?

Look no further than Restore Datashred’s state-of-the-art shredding depot in Edinburgh. We collect from a good 50-mile radius around Edinburgh that includes Glasgow, Sterling, Lanark and Falkirk, and we provide a professional, cost-effective, waste disposal service in Edinburgh that we tailor to suit your needs.

Here at Restore Datashred Edinburgh, we take the security of your confidential data seriously. 

And it’s not just paper we reduce to shreds and recycle, either. We can securely destroy hard drives, uniforms, ID cards and badges and personal protective equipment – all items you want to keep from falling into the wrong hands.

Your data is safe with us and, we like to think, so is the world around us, as we always aim for 0% landfill from all our activities…

Restore Datashred Edinburgh can offer the scale, coverage and efficiency you need, combined with a level of customer service that’s second to none from experienced, knowledgeable and friendly teams.

Backed by strong company values of trust, integrity, security, teamwork and ownership, they take pride in working with you to get the best possible result for your business: secure destruction and disposal of confidential documents and data, with total flexibility to meet your needs.

Find out how Restore Datashred can help your business with the range of secure shredding services that we offer in Edinburgh.


Here are 7 more reasons why you should use Restore Datashred Edinburgh

1. We’re local to you
2. All our operatives are security vetted, fully trained… and friendly!
3. On-site shredding in our mobile vehicle means you can check the whole process, watching your confidential assets as they move from bin to blade; or off-site shredding at our 24-hour CCTV and entry-system-protected depot
4. We are ISO 27001, 14001 and 9001 accredited, amongst others
5. Electronic tracking provides an audit trail at the touch of a button, with a swiftly supplied certificate of destruction at the end of the process
6. Environmental Report accessed through our online customer portal sets out details of how much water and energy and how many trees you have saved
7. Our legendary customer service team – we are the only UK shredding business to have been awarded the ServiceMark by the Institute of Customer Service

Get a quick quote for shredding in Edinburgh

Please fill out the form below or call 0800 376 4422 to enquire about our secure shredding services. Unsure of what you require? Our friendly data security experts can advise.

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Our Edinburgh Depot

Address:
Block C, Unit 2,
Clifton Trading Estate, Cliftonhall Road,
Newbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
EH28 8TP

Manager:
Davie Murphy

Waste Exemption License Number:
WML/XS/1024033

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We're proud to be named Paper Recycling Business of the Year for shredding and recycling more than 100,000 tonnes of confidential waste.

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We work closely with our customers to ensure that the highest standards of data protection are maintained, providing safe and secure destruction of confidential documents and information.

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SUSTAINABILITY

We take our shared environmental responsibility very seriously, and operate a zero landfill policy to help our shredding customers achieve their CSR targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shredding Services Edinburgh

What is a shredding service?

Shredding helps to destroy and discard confidential papers and information that is no longer needed. As a company that offers shredding services in Edinburgh, Restore Datashred are experts in seeing the whole shredding process through. Our shredding services involve gathering the paper that companies want to shred, having the papers passed through a shredding machine which finely cuts up the papers, and recycling the shredded paper for a more considered environmental impact. Through all of this, our shredding services are safe, secure, and operated by experts who are fully trained. It can be difficult to find reliable methods of disposal for sensitive documents, and so a company that offers its shredding services locally in Edinburgh can be just what some people are looking for. 

The needs of a business are often changing, meaning that at one time there may be an influx of data that needs to be shredded, and at other times there may be hardly anything at all. This can be made all the more tricky if you’re using a small office shredder, as you will be limited in the amount of shredding that you can complete at one time. Understandably, this makes it difficult for any employee to manage their normal workload alongside constant considerations concerning paper shredding. Furthermore, it can be tough to decipher what should and should not be shredded. This may lead to confidential information being kept when it needs to be destroyed, or destroyed when it should be kept. 

You’re probably already aware that all businesses have a legal obligation to dispose of personal and confidential information that they no longer need. This is highlighted in recent GDPR guidelines. Among other things, these guidelines include the Right to be Forgotten (or Data Erasure), which gives individuals the right to ask for their information to be deleted. One way to ensure that you are fully compliant with these government-issued guidelines is by employing a specialist company that can do your shredding in Edinburgh. Restore Datashred is more than able to do this, and consequently take the weight off your shoulders. You might think that all paper shredding services would prioritise the safe disposal of documents and GDPR compliance. However, some companies try and take shortcuts with your security. At Restore Datashred, we always follow appropriate guidelines and use machines that cut documents to an approved size, so that information can’t be taken from it.

Who needs to use shredding services?

Many modern businesses have an extensive paper trail. Due to the nature and operating methods of some businesses, there’s little that can be done to avoid this. Printing, filing, photocopying, and scanning are a part of everyday life. This is especially true if you happen to work in an office environment. However, shredding services may be required for all different kinds of businesses. 

In Edinburgh we provide shredding services to those within both the public and private sector, established companies, start-up businesses, and businesses of all different sizes. With experience in providing our shredding services to so many different kinds of companies, you can feel safe knowing that Restore Datashred will look after your shredding needs, too. Whatever sector you may be in, don’t hesitate to get the help of Restore Datashred’s shredding services.

Here are some of the sectors we work in:

What shredding services are offered by Restore Datashred?

The shredding needs of a company can be wide-ranging. Therefore, we offer a number of different shredding services in Edinburgh, so our customers can have a service that is suitably tailored to them. Our Edinburgh shredding centre can offer: 

Onsite shredding
Offsite shredding
Hard drive destruction
Product destruction 

Our product destruction includes items such as uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE) and product samples, among a number of other things. If you’re not sure about what we can shred, just contact us and we’ll let you know if we can shred specific items for you. It’s likely that we can! Restore Datashred's shredding services in Belfast are also supported by a customer portal and online store. This way, you can easily access any shredding information you might need, and have the opportunity to order some of our products online. This means that you’re not forced to call us up to place any orders through the phone, if you don’t want to. We think that our customer portal is an amazing way for us to communicate transparently with our customers, and it is a convenient way for you to check information about your paper shredding at a few clicks of a button. Through our online portal, you can do everything from track the progress of your secure shredding, to analysing your carbon footprint!

What is Restore Datashred's process for shredding

At Restore Datashred, we work to make things simple for you. To be the most effective, we have a few key steps that we take to complete your shredding.

For our onsite shredding, this includes:

● Restore Datashred delivering a secure console to your site 
● You calling us or using our customer portal to arrange a paper shredding collection
● Our shredding operative arriving at your site
● Your confidential documents being shredded onsite
● Restore Datashred taking the shredded material to our secure depot in Exeter to be destroyed
● You receiving a Certificate of Destruction for the paper we have collected from you

Our offsite shredding service follows a similar process but instead of shredding at your location, we collect the paper from you and then have this transported to our destruction centre in Edinburgh where it is securely shredded within one working day.

Where do Restore Datashred’s shredding services take place?

Restore Datashred have been providing local shredding services to Edinburgh based businesses for many years.  

Our Edinburgh shredding centre is located at: 

Block C, Unit 2 
Clifton Trading Estate
Cliftonhall Road, Newbridge
Edinburgh
EH28 8TP
(Waste Exemption License Number: WML/XS/1024033)

Restore Datashred offers both onsite and offsite shredding, so you can pick the solution that is best for you. Our onsite shredding uses a mobile shredding van, so the shredding process can physically take place on your premises. Alternatively, our offsite shredding involves the waste being taken to our secure centre in Belfast where it will then be shredded. Both options are popular with our customers, and the final decision is up to you. We like to offer both options for our shredding services so that you can have as much flexibility as possible. However, if you’re unsure about which option to pick, we’re always happy to advise.

For businesses with offices nationwide Restore Datashred has shredding depots across the UK. These include:

 

Why should I use Restore Datashred for shredding services?

Restore Datashred’s shredding services in Edinburgh are second to none. Our shredding services offer superior quality and efficiency when compared to a number of other local shredding providers. Furthermore, we boast a number of certifications and memberships, and as an accredited shredding service provider, being BS EN15713:2009 certified, you can be confident when placing your trust in us.

Our company has continued to receive great reviews, some of which you can read on our website. At Restore Datashred, we are confident in the work that we do and we think that you’ll be pleased with our range of shredding services, too. We are happy to answer any questions you might have, so don’t be afraid to ask us and find out more!

Paper Shredding Edinburgh

What happens during the process of paper shredding?

You might be wondering how paper shredding works. Well, with Restore Datashred, we first like to discuss how our paper shredding could best fit around you and your business needs. Once you’ve arranged with us when and from where you’d like us to collect your shredding, our paper shredding services involves the following process: 

  1. We collect your paper documents from the secure shredding bins we have provided you with. 
  2. We then place these documents into one of our secure containers. 
  3. As previously arranged, your paper waste will then be taken to one of our mobile shredding trucks, or will be transported to our secure facility in Edinburgh for shredding. 
  4. Your documents will then be placed into a shredder at our and be successfully shredded. 

The shredding of the paper itself involves a shredding machine that thoroughly and finely shreds all paper beyond recognition. To reassure you even further, we are able to show you CCTV footage of the destruction of your documents. We use CCTV on all our sites, including our site for paper shredding in Edinburgh. In addition to this, we also give you a Certificate of Destruction as evidence for your documents being destroyed. You can be sure that your paper shredding is safe with us, as our Secure Collection Operatives will be in Restore Datashred uniform. This is complete with an ID badge which you can check. Through the whole process of us carrying out paper shredding, we want you to know and understand how we work, so you can be confident that we are properly managing your waste.

Who can use your paper shredding services in Edinburgh?

You’ll be pleased to know that Restore Datashred’s paper shredding in Edinburgh covers all areas of the city. So no matter where you’re based, Restore Datashred can carry out paper shredding for you. 

We know that there are some companies that carry out paper shredding in Edinburgh but work within a limited radius. We understand how frustrating this can be, which is why we operate differently. A company for paper shredding may not deal with your company because it is too far out from central Liverpool. Another company might complain that your location is too difficult to get to as it’s in the busy city centre. Whatever excuses you may have heard before, you can choose Restore Datashred for your paper shredding and have none of these worries or reservations. 

We are committed to getting to you when you need us to, and we will be sure to carry out your paper shredding to our highest standards.

What happens to shredded paper after paper shredding?

After any paper shredding has taken place, we recycle the paper shreds. We check that all the paper we have been given to shred has been shredded, and then pass this waste over to an approved recycling company. Restore Datashred wants to be as low-waste as possible, which is why we choose to recycle the paper waste we accumulate. 

For other materials that may end up with the paper (such as paper clips), we consider if the material can be reused or recycled. We do this in an effort to reduce as much waste as possible.

Why do I need to use a specialist service for paper shredding?

A specialist service that offers paper shredding will make sure that there is the safe disposal of documents. This is especially important for any confidential information. As a professional service that provides paper shredding in Edinburgh, Restore Datashred have made it our business to ensure that our paper shredding is carried out in the best possible way. Our paper shredding is always GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) compliant, and our methods of paper shredding follow the latest government-issued guidelines. 

Through our dedicated work, we ensure that the safety of you and your business is never compromised. With a paper shredding service as good as ours, we don’t think that there’s any reason to choose another company.

Can’t I handle my own paper shredding?

Paper shredding might seem like something that doesn't require a lot of effort or thought. However, it has taken us years of experience to become experts in paper shredding. Our methods and processes have evolved over the years and we have continued to modernise whilst still keeping to the latest laws. When you choose to use Restore Datashred for your paper shredding in Edinburgh, you won’t have to worry about if you properly disposed of that document, or if you let a paper accidently slip away. We keep hold of the documentation we have until it is properly shredded and ready to be disposed of.

What papers need to be shredded?

You might not be aware of how much information needs to be shredded. Businesses can quickly acquire lots of confidential information that needs to be disposed of correctly. Paper shredding is the best way to do this. We know that all businesses handle confidential information to some degree. This might not just be information and details of customers or clients, but also confidential information of employees (such as CVs and payroll details). 

A paper shredding company, like Restore Datashred, will be able to handle all of this for you. Our company carries out paper shredding that is always secure and efficient. We can take care of your paper shredding so you won’t have to worry about a thing. Other confidential waste may come in the form of: 

  • Letter
  • Handwritten notes
  • Printed emails
  • Photographs
  • Photocopies of original documents (such as a passport or driving licence)

How long does paper shredding take?

All of Restore Datashred’s work is carried out in an efficient and timely manner. Choosing Restore Datashred to handle your paper shredding in Edinburgh is a fast and easy way to manage any shredding your company needs to get done. We always want to ensure that our work is completed properly and thoroughly, and we would never take shortcuts when it comes to paper shredding. 

The length of time it takes us to collect your waste will vary depending on how much waste there is. For example, collecting 10 consoles from your offices should take us around 20-30 minutes. We are happy to give you estimated lengths of time for your circumstances though. If the waste is being taken to one of our destruction centres, we guarantee paper shredding taking place within one working day of its arrival.

How often should I arrange for paper shredding?

Restore Datashred understands that the needs for paper shredding will vary from business to business. Every industry that requires paper shredding is different, and the amount of paper a business needs to dispose of may also vary from time to time. Restore Datashred are happy to discuss the frequency of paper shredding that might work best for you. By discussing how often you’d like to us to manage your paper shredding, we believe we’ll come to a solution that works best for your business needs. 

If necessary, it’s possible to arrange daily collection. However, it’s more common for a business to opt for a weekly, fortnightly, or a monthly arrangement for their paper shredding. However, if you do have an influx of paper that needs to be shredded, we also offer an ad hoc service for paper shredding in Edinburgh.

Is paper shredding with Datashred safe?

Yes! Paper shredding is a very safe way to dispose of information that you no longer need. This is because our paper shredding uses some of the most advanced technology to ensure that the papers we shred are shredded beyond repair and recognition. No matter how big the effort, no one will be able to access your information once we have shredded the documents. 

Using Restore Datashred in Edinburgh for paper shredding will ensure that any confidential papers you have are correctly disposed of. Our paper shredding will destroy sensitive documents and get rid of any confidential waste you have. It can be easy for some people in the industry to take shortcuts, and unfortunately there are those that try to. We understand that choosing a company to deal with your paper shredding in Edinburgh requires you putting your faith in them to do their job properly. That’s why Restore Datashred always make safety our priority. This includes how we travel and transport paper from one place to the next, and how we closely monitor the documents and shredded waste we have. With our dedication to paper shredding, why choose anyone else?

How much does paper shredding cost?

The cost for paper shredding in Edinburgh will depend on how much shredding there is to complete and how often we do your paper shredding. Nevertheless, we offer fair prices for the correct disposal of your documents. We have a range of flexible options so that we can meet your needs for paper shredding, no matter the budget or the amount of shredding you would like us to do. 

What does your paper shredding include?

Unlike many other companies that do paper shredding in Edinburgh, Restore Datashred keep customers at the heart of what we do. So not only do we have various budget-friendly options when it comes to paper shredding, we also want to make the actual paper shredding process as hassle-free for you, too. 

To this end, we don’t require you to remove staples or paperclips before giving us your waste for paper shredding. We know that asking you to do so could sometimes be a big task, which is why we have decided to handle this ourselves. We think this makes us stand out from other companies that do paper shredding in Edinburgh.

Should I use Restore Datashred for paper shredding?

If you’re looking for a company who can handle your paper shredding in Edinburgh, you’ve come to the right place. Paper shredding has never been easier with Restore Datashred. We maintain good industry practices and are always seeking to work to the highest standards. We have many years of success behind us that demonstrate a great track record of paper shredding, and we are truly a paper shredding company that is here to help you. Using Restore Datashred for your company’s paper shredding needs is a decision that you won’t regret making. Working with a company as dedicated as us means that you’ll get the service you deserve. However, you needn’t just trust our word! At Restore Datashred we have been working so hard to complete paper shredding to the highest possible standard, that we have been recognised for this. The individuals in our team work together to achieve our shared vision and goals, and we are delighted that this has been recognised by others through our nominations in Paper Recycling Business of the Year 2019 and Motor Transport Awards 2019. It’s truly our pleasure to be included in an awards ceremony for people so passionate about improving the industry.

Hard Drive Shredding Edinburgh

How do I ensure I dispose of my hard drives correctly?

A very effective way of disposing of hard drives is having Restore Datashred physically shred them. 

Here is a step-by-step guide of our hard drive shredding service:

  • Call one of our professional team to discuss how we can assist with your hard drive destruction. 
  • Restore Datashred now have a number of mobile shredding vehicles with hard drive shredders on-board, allowing us to offer a national service for hard drive shredding.
  • Our fleet of mobile shredders can process up to 20 hard drives per minute, ensuring your data is permanently destroyed. 
  • In order for a hard drive to be destroyed, it must be removed from either the PC or server in which it is housed and any additional protective casing. 
  • All hard drives will be destroyed onsite in one of our state-of-the-art mobile shredding vehicles. 
  • Secure Collection Operatives also have the ability to produce a collection report containing the serial numbers scanned from the hard drives. 
  • Once destroyed, the material will be brought back to a Datashred depot and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

Can I destroy my own hard drives?

Many businesses don’t have a hard-drive destruction policy. Some will perform their own DIY destruction by venting their frustration on their hard drives with a hammer! This might help them feel better and it might even work theoretically to destroy it enough, but there’s no guarantee. 

Alternatively, stockpiling hard drives increases the risk of others being able to access the confidential data they hold. Even if hard drives are stored in a locked area, if the information is still intact there’s a chance that it could be accessed. That's why you should use a fully accredited shredding company to ensure your hard disk shredding in carried out securely and compliantly.

Confidential Waste Disposal Edinburgh

Why should I consider a confidential waste disposal service?

Failing to securely dispose of confidential materials could mean non-compliance with data protection legislation. And any security breaches, and subsequent loss of data, could be punished with hefty fines by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Using Restore Datashred's confidential waste disposal service will help reduce risk and protect your reputation.

Why should I use Restore Datashred to dispose of my confidential waste?

No matter if you choose to use our secure onsite or offsite confidential waste services, all collections will be undertaken by our own fully-vetted security team. Our collection and transportation vehicles are satellite-tracked so we will know exactly where the vehicles are at all times during their journey to the destruction centre covering Edinburgh. At no time throughout the whole process of collection, transportation and destruction will your sensitive paperwork be left unsupervised. 

We ensure that your confidential waste is monitored at all times. Our destruction depots are all fitted with CCTV and have tight security so that no unauthorised persons are allowed on our premises at any time. 

You don't need to worry that your confidential waste will be left sitting around overnight either! We will collect your sensitive data and destroy it on the same day. After your paperwork has been completely shredded you will be issued with a certificate of destruction that details the time of the shredding and will be signed by our supervising officer that was responsible for the destruction of your paperwork. This gives you full accountability for your sensitive paperwork and your certificate of destruction can be used as proof that you have met with your GDPR compliance obligations.

What confidential waste can you dispose of?

Confidential waste comes in many different forms in business. Perhaps you have very old archived files containing a lot of paperwork that is no longer needed for your business. Expired paperwork can take up a lot of floor space in your office or business premises. 

Having a good clear-out of your expired paper-based documentation can not only free-up some very valuable office space or storage cupboards that can be used for other purposes, but removing lots of old paperwork can greatly reduce the fire risks that could seriously affect your business. 

It is well documented that business insurance firms will assess your business and award you with lower premiums when you can show you have an effective policy in place to control the levels of paperwork build up on your premises. 

Don't forget that you may have confidential data in more than paper-format! The great thing about working with Restore Datashred is that we are able to offer you a fully comprehensive solution to securely dispose of all confidential waste, including items such as: 

•    Computer hard drives
•    Memory sticks
•    Electronic assets with data storage capabilities
•    Company uniforms 
•    Staff ID cards and badges
•    Company branded personal protection equipment
•    Research and Development samples and prototypes
•    New product packaging design mockups
•    Expired branded promotional items and product lines
•    and more.....

Why shouldn't I do my own confidential waste disposal?

No matter what type of business you run, there will be a good chance that you will be generating paperwork that contains confidential information. This could be financial data about your own company or it could be personal details about your clients or customers. If you are an employer, you will also be creating confidential paperwork about your own employees that you have a duty of care to protect by law. 

Therefore, you will need to ensure that you have sound policy in place that deals with the safe handling, use and storage of confidential data both electronic and paper-based. How you use and look after your confidential data will need to comply with the Data Protection Act and the more recent GDPR updates. Any company to be found falling foul of these government regulations can face serious penalties, both financial and operational. In some severe cases of being in breach of your compliance obligations your business may be completely shut down.

Therefore, you may be better in trusting a reliable company such as Restore Datashred in Edinburgh to undertake this responsibility for you.  

What confidential waste can I put into the shredding bins?

At Restore Datashred Edinburgh, we want to make the process of collecting together your confidential waste as simple as possible. This is why there is no need for you to worry about removing any staples or stray paper-clips or fastenings from your paperwork. 

All paper-based items can be collected in your security sacks or collection bins or cabinets. You can even include cardboard file covers or ring binders if you want to! 

We do ask that non-paper based items such as computer disks, data sticks or ID badges be kept separate so we can safely dispose of them and keep the materials separate for sorting and recycling purposes. 

You don't need to worry about metal staples and paper clips because our powerful shredding machines will not be affected or damaged by these items. Once the shredding process has been completed, the shredded paper will be sent for recycling with our paper-mill partners. 

The paper shreds will then be mixed with water and enzymes that help to break down the paper fibre into a liquid pulp. During the pulping process, any metal staples, clips and plastic elements will be filtered out. 

The clean pulp can then go on to be used to make new paper-based products such as recycled writing or printing paper, tissue paper, egg trays, seedling trays and biodegradable plant pots.

Serious about Shredding Standards

We use best practice standards at all times, and this is reflected in the accreditations we have achieved, making us one of the UK's most accredited confidential shredding services.