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Shredding Services

Secure. Simple. On Your Schedule.

Shredding that protects what matters

When it’s time to securely dispose of documents and hard drives, you need a partner who makes it easy. We bring the tools, the schedule, and the peace of mind, so you can focus on what’s next.

  • On-site shredding at your location – no offsite risk
  • Flexible scheduling that fits your workflow
  • Certified secure: NAID AAA® and fully compliant
  • 100% of shredded paper is recycled
  • Backed by a local team who knows your business

Scheduled Service

Flexible pickups designed around your workflow. Choose the bin sizes you need, keep sensitive documents secure between visits, and count on reliable on-site shredding that keeps your business compliant and clutter-free.

One-Time Purge

A simple, secure cleanout when documents pile up. Whether it’s a few file cabinets or an entire warehouse, we shred everything on site quickly, safely, and with no disruption to your day.

Hard Drive Destruction

Protect your data even after devices are retired. Our trucks shred hard drives on site using specialized equipment, ensuring confidential information is destroyed and unrecoverable before it leaves your property.

Why Businesses Choose Applied for Secure Shredding

Flexible Agreements

We tailor service around your workflow – weekly, monthly, or custom pickup schedules, with the right number of bins for your space.

Predictable Costs

Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees, making shredding easy to budget and plan for long-term.

Sustainable Impact

Every shred is recycled, and your Green Report shows the real impact – like water saved and trees preserved.

Improved Security

Locked bins and on-site shredding ensure your documents stay protected from pickup to destruction.

Local Partnership You Can Count On

When you choose Applied, you’re choosing a local team that shows up when you need us. Our shredding experts live and work in the same communities you serve, bringing responsiveness, transparency, and a personal touch to every visit. We customize your plan, offer flexible scheduling with no hidden fees, and prioritize security with NAID AAA Certified® processes, giving you a partner you can trust from day one.

Our Secure Shredding Process

1. Setup

Applied delivers secure shred bins or bags to your location. You use these containers to dispose of unwanted paper documents.

2. Schedule + Collect

Together, we create a routine schedule that meets your shredding your needs. Our shredding experts pick up paper waste and shred all documents on site.

3. Dispose + Recycle

Your shredded documents are transported to a recycling facility where they are compacted and made into new consumer goods like paper towels.

4. Document

Applied provides a Certificate of Destruction on the day of shredding and includes a copy with every invoice.

Technology and People to Move Your Business Forward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Applied Shredding Services are available in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and Toledo, Ohio. Service areas are expanding all the time; call to inquire about your business.

Your agreement is custom tailored to fit the needs of your business and includes regularly scheduled pick-ups, on-site destruction, a Certificate of Destruction and Green Reports, all completed by a NAID AAA Certified® company.

You do not have to remove staples or paper clips before the shredding process. Our state-of-the-art technology is equipped to shred paper with staples, paper clips, and even binder clips.

When you shred your unwanted documents, you can have peace of mind that your confidential information remains inaccessible. Items to shred include: documents with sensitive information like bank statements, legal records, medical paperwork, receipts, etc.

Yes. Once your documents are shredded on-site during your routine pick-up, your paper waste is transported to a recycling facility. At the facility, the waste is compacted and used to make recycled goods, like paper towels, tissues, and toilet paper. Your paper waste is not used to make new paper or insulation.  

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