What can I shred?

The quick answer is any paper you'd like!

You don't need to remove the following from your shredding:
• Staples
• Binder clips, paper clips
• Plastic sleeves and wallets
• Lever arch files

What documents should I shred?

Many people are unsure about what documents should be shred, below are lists of documents commonly shred - and some that are often overlooked

For both individuals and businesses, make sure to retain any records for as long as you are required to/need to keep them, and always keep them locked away in a safe place

Are you unsure if an item can be shred? Help is here - what you can't shred

Just some of the items a business should be shredding

• Printed emails
• CVs
• HR records
• Management audits and records
• Accounts & management accounts
• Outdated invoices, customer records
• Anything printed that no longer needs to be kept, such as an email from a customer or supplier
• Anything that can identify an individual that does not need to be retained (in order to maintain GDPR compliance)

Just some of the items private individuals should be shredding

• Outdated utility bills and account information
• Bank account, credit accounts, car finance, loan, and mortgage documents and summaries
• Medical records, including correspondence, appointment information and prescription information (including labels)
• Veterinary bills and information
• Childrens school reports and correspondence you no longer wish to keep
• Credit offers, both personalised and generic
• Outdated tax information and correspondence
• Outdated insurance information
• Post for previous residents of your home (it's always best to mark them return to sender and pop them in the post box when possible)