Choosing the Right Shredding Method for Your Business
For small and midsize businesses, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. For instance, being careless about it opens you to identity theft, fines, and lost trust. From old employee files and financial records to outdated hard drives, secure document destruction is how you destroy data effectively. That’s where secure shredding comes in.
However, which method is right for you, on-site shredding or off-site shredding?
At CBS, a Division of ABM, we help businesses across Central ND from Bismarck to Jamestown, up to Devils Lake, and down to Linton make smart, secure choices with certified document and digital media destruction. Therefore, whether you prefer shredding at your location or want a scheduled pickup, we offer both options, each backed by AAA NAID Certification and a fully documented chain of custody.
In addition, we’ll break down the key differences between on-site and off-site shredding, explore the benefits of each, and help you decide which one fits your business best.
On-Site Shredding
On-site shredding, also called mobile shredding, means we bring our shredding truck to your business and destroy your materials right on the spot. You can even watch it happen, giving you the confidence that your data has been properly destroyed.
On-Site Shredding gives you:
- Total Transparency: Witness the shredding process live.
- Instant Destruction: Your documents or drives never leave your property intact.
- Compliance Confidence: Great for industries with strict privacy regulations like healthcare or legal.
- Convenience: No need to prep or packing, just point us to the materials.
Learn more about secure on-site services at CBS
Off-Site Shredding
Off-site shredding services involves a secure pickup of your documents or media, which are then transported to our NAID AAA Certified destruction facility for shredding.
This is ideal if your business handles a large volume of shredding or doesn’t need immediate witness verification.
Off-Site Shredding offers:
- Cost-Effective for Bulk Jobs: A good choice for archives, backlogs, or regularly scheduled pickups.
- Secure Transportation: All items are locked in secure containers and tracked with a chain of custody.
- Certified Destruction: You receive a Certificate of Destruction once the job is complete.
Which Shredding Service Is Right for You?
If you still don’t know which is right for you, here’s a clear table:
| Business Needs | Best Option |
|---|---|
| Need to witness destruction | On-Site |
| Handling sensitive medical or legal data | On-Site |
| Large volumes or scheduled pickups | Off-Site |
| Lower cost with high security | Off-Site |
| Limited time or storage capacity | On-Site |
At CBS, we make it simple to understand. Therefore, we’ll assess your compliance requirements, workflow, and budget to choose the right fit.
Shredding: Keeping You Safe
Finally, no matter which method you choose, on-site or off-site, what matters most is that your sensitive data is disposed of properly and securely through secure document destruction.
Failing to destroy confidential documents or digital media can lead to:
- Data breaches and identity theft
- Regulatory penalties under laws like HIPAA, FACTA, or GLBA
- Loss of client trust and long-term reputation damage
CBS: Your Shredding Partner in Central North Dakota
CBS is part of ABM family, bringing decades of trusted service to every shred. Whether you’re a small business, clinic, law firm, or school, we keep your data safe with:
- AAA NAID Certified shredding
- Hard drive and digital media destruction
- Secure on-site and off-site options
- Service tailored to your schedule and industry
Shred Smarter
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We’ll help you choose the best option, on-site or off-site, and create a plan that keeps your business safe, compliant, and stress-free.
Email: dernel.denning@abmnow.com
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Shred on your terms. Stay compliant. Protect your business.
ABM- CBS—Your Partner in Protection.