Are there any other fees besides the quoted fee for service?

No, at Southland Shredding we do not believe in charging any add-on fees like fuel surcharges, container-lease fees, or out-of-service fees. The price you are quoted is the price you will pay.

Can we pick any day for service that we want?

No, we arrange our routes to be done as economically as possible, which means we service certain areas on certain days. Our Zip Code Locator will tell you what day we service your area.

What do you mean by 'standard file-size box,' and does our material have to be in boxes?

A standard file-size box measures 12″ x 16″ x 12″, similar to a copy paper box. No, your material does not have to be in boxes. It may be gathered in bags, boxes, plastic containers, laid out on tables, or it may still be in file cabinets.

Do you make appointments?

No, we schedule jobs for certain days in certain cities according to our routes, and we will give you a two-hour window of time so you are not waiting for us all day. With traffic the way it is, we may run ahead or behind; but we will certainly try our best to be within two hours of the scheduled time.

Do you have a minimum charge?

$100 for up to fourteen (14) boxes or two 64-gallon containers worth of material. A job this size will take no more than fifteen minutes of your time. If you have recently done any shredding with a personal shredder, you realize what a deal this is.

Is it ok to leave on fasteners?

Yes, our machinery will tear up all fasteners so there is no need to remove them. During the recycle process, all metal is removed through magnetization and screening.

Are there materials you don't shred?

We don’t shred X-rays or plastic media on-site; but all this material can be shredded off-site.

Why don't you take the cardboard boxes?

Although cardboard is recyclable, the fiber content is different than that of paper; therefore, these materials cannot be mixed and remain recyclable. So, unfortunately, we cannot shred your cardboard box as we do recycle all paper. Mobile shred trucks are not built with storage capacity; thus, we are not able to haul off boxes.

Are you NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) certified?

Yes we are NAID AAA Certified for both on-site and drop off document destruction.

Why do you not publish a price list?

There are too many variables that may affect the price for any given job. Your location and quantity of material are factors in determining our fee. Speak to one of our customer service representatives for pricing information. A relatively accurate box count is required for all quotes.

Do your personnel physically touch our material to be shredded?

No, but they are constantly viewing the material to be sure there are no contaminants going into the shredder. We have found corporate stamps, staplers, pens, and other items that do not need to be shredded and will remove them before they go into the shredder.

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The Real Cost of In-House Shredding vs. Professional Shredding Services for Southern California Businesses

For many small and medium-sized businesses, handling document destruction in-house seems like a cost-effective solution. You buy an office shredder, assign a few employees to handle sensitive paperwork, and assume you’re covered.

But the reality? In-house shredding often costs more in time, money, and security risks than partnering with a certified shredding provider like Southland Shredding.

In this blog, we’ll break down the true costs and risks of in-house shredding and explain why outsourcing your shredding is the smarter, safer choice for businesses in Southern California.

Hidden Costs of In-House Shredding

While an office shredder might seem inexpensive upfront, the ongoing costs can add up quickly:

1. Employee Time

Manual shredding is tedious. If your staff spends hours feeding paper into a small office shredder, that’s productive time (and payroll dollars) being wasted on a task that could be outsourced for a fraction of the cost.

2. Maintenance & Repairs

Office shredders break down—often. Frequent paper jams, overheating, and dull blades mean you’ll spend time and money on repairs or replacements.

3. Inefficiency with High Volume

Standard office shredders aren’t designed for bulk document destruction. Large purges or regular high-volume shredding quickly overwhelm in-house resources, leading to backlog and compliance risks.

4. Security & Compliance Risks

Improperly shredded documents can lead to data breaches, identity theft, and non-compliance with regulations like HIPAA, FACTA, and California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Without a verifiable shredding process, your business remains legally vulnerable.

Why Professional Shredding Services Save You Time & Money

Partnering with Southland Shredding offers Southern California businesses several tangible benefits:

1. Certified Security & Compliance

Southland Shredding is NAID AAA Certified, ensuring your documents are destroyed in compliance with federal and state privacy laws. You’ll also receive a Certificate of Destruction for your records.

2. Time Efficiency

Our mobile shredding trucks can shred in minutes what would take your office staff hours (or days). Whether it’s a scheduled service or a one-time purge, we handle the process quickly and securely.

3. Cost Predictability

With Southland Shredding, you pay a predictable rate for secure shredding services—no hidden costs for equipment maintenance, employee labor, or disposal fees.

4. Eco-Friendly Disposal

All shredded paper is 100% recycled, supporting your business’s sustainability efforts while keeping sensitive information safe.

When Is It Time to Outsource Your Shredding?

If your business:

Handles sensitive client or employee information
Has growing paper storage needs
Requires regulatory compliance for data protection
Spends more than an hour per week shredding documents manually

…it’s time to consider professional shredding services.

Why Southland Shredding?

For over [X years], Southland Shredding has been Southern California’s trusted partner for secure document destruction. We offer:

On-site mobile shredding services
One-time purge shredding
Scheduled shredding programs
E-waste and hard drive destruction
Secure document collection containers
Exceptional customer service with a local touch

Ready to Save Time, Money, and Ensure Compliance?

Stop wasting valuable resources on inefficient in-house shredding. Let Southland Shredding handle your document destruction needs with certified, eco-friendly, and secure services designed for businesses in Southern California.

Contact us today to schedule a shredding service or get a free quote.

Southland Shredding is NAID AAA Certified

i-SIGMA is the standards-setting body for the information destruction industry. NAID AAA Certification verifies the qualifications of certified information destruction providers through a comprehensive scheduled and unannounced audit program.

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