How Drop-Off Shredding Works
- Schedule an Appointment: Call 815-224-8516 or request a quote to schedule a drop-off time. Drop-off shredding is available by appointment only.
- Bring Your Documents: Visit our secure location at 3650 N. 2975th Rd., Peru, IL 61354. Bring your documents in boxes, bags, or loose.
- Quick & Secure Destruction: We'll weigh or count your documents and shred them securely on-site.
- Certificate of Destruction: You'll receive a Certificate of Destruction for your records.
- Eco-Friendly Recycling: All shredded paper is recycled, reducing environmental impact.
What Can You Drop Off for Shredding?
We accept all types of paper-based documents and materials, including:
- Tax returns and financial statements
- Bank statements and credit card bills
- Medical records and insurance documents
- Legal documents and contracts
- Old checks and payment stubs
- Junk mail with personal information
- Employee records and HR files
- Outdated business files and reports
- Folders, binders, and bound documents
Benefits of Drop-Off Shredding
- Convenient: Bring your documents to us—no need to schedule a pickup or wait at home.
- Affordable: Cost-effective option for small to moderate document volumes.
- Fast: Quick turnaround—most drop-offs are processed while you wait or within the same day.
- Secure: All shredding is performed on-site at our secure facility.
- NAID Certified: We meet the highest industry standards for secure information destruction.
- Certificate of Destruction: Proof of secure destruction for your records.
- Eco-Friendly: 100% of shredded paper is recycled.
- Local & Trusted: Family-owned business serving the Peru, IL community.
Who Benefits from Drop-Off Shredding?
- Residential Customers: Securely destroy personal documents like tax returns, medical records, and financial statements to protect against identity theft.
- Small Businesses: Affordable shredding for small document volumes without the cost of a pickup service.
- Solo Practitioners: Dentists, doctors, lawyers, and accountants who need secure disposal for client files.
- Home Offices: Freelancers and remote workers clearing out old paperwork.
- Estate Executors: Securely dispose of a deceased person's confidential documents.
- Spring Cleaners: Anyone decluttering and getting rid of old files.
Drop-Off Shredding vs Mobile Shredding
Wondering whether drop-off or mobile shredding is right for you? Here's a quick comparison:
Drop-Off Shredding
- You bring documents to our Peru, IL location
- By appointment only
- More affordable for small volumes
- Fast and convenient
- Best for residential and small business needs
Mobile Shredding
- Our mobile shredding truck comes to your location
- Watch your documents destroyed on-site
- Ideal for large volumes or businesses
- Complete chain of custody and transparency
- Best for HIPAA/GLBA compliance and high-security needs