Shredding old files is a necessary part of any document management strategy. Security should be your main priority when selecting a shredding service provider, but you are probably also considering the cost.
The price of a shredding project varies based on several factors including where the material is, the number of materials you need shredded, and the type of service you choose. There may also be additional fees for special requests, such as weekend services or charges for transporting heavy boxes up and downstairs.
Some services will charge a flat fee, others charge by weight, and some charge by volume. Always ask your provider how they charge for shredding services so you know what to expect.
Estimate How Much You Have to Shred
Before you start shredding or get quotes on your shredding project, estimate how much material you have. For shredding service options that charge by weight or volume use these approximate guidelines:
- 13-gallon white trash bag weighs about 20-25 lbs
- 33-gallon black garbage bag weighs about 35-50 lbs
- Standard letter sized file storage box (10” x 12” x 15”) weighs about 25-30 lbs
- Standard Xerox letter size box (10” x 12” x 18”) weighs about 30-35 lbs
- A ream of paper (2-inch stack of 8.5” x 11” paper/500 pieces) weighs about 5 lbs
- Long letter size file storage box (10” x 12” x 24”) weighs about 45-50 lbs
- Legal-size file storage box (10” x 14” x 24”) weighs about 55-60 lbs
Average Cost of Shredding by Service Type
When it comes to shredding your papers, you have several choices and each services charges at different rates.
Hard Drive Shredding Services in Atlanta, GA
These services charge by the number of hard drives you have to shred. Prices vary based on the shredding company, how they shred or destroy your hard drives, and how many hard drives you have. The typical range is anywhere from $3-$10 for less than 10 hard drives*, and the more drives you have the cheaper these services become.
Atlanta Mobile Shredding Services
The most secure and convenient shredding service—mobile (sometimes called onsite) shredding services drive to you and shred your materials at your location while you watch. Meant for larger shredding projects that weigh in at over 100 pounds, this type of service charges on average $119*, but prices vary based on how much you have to shred. Call us at (678) 835-9530 for a more accurate estimate on your specific project.
Offsite Shredding Services in Atlanta
Your documents are picked up and shredded at a secure facility in Atlanta. Also meant for larger shredding projects, this type of service charges around $119*, but this price varies based on volume.
Atlanta Drop Off Shredding
These services are designed for smaller projects that weigh less than 100 pounds. Typically, these services charge by the pound, and the average price is $1 per pound*—but that fluctuates depending on where you are located and how much paperwork you have.
Shred Events in Georgia
Shred event costs fluctuate quite a bit, but a sure-fire way to make your shred event is as cost-effective as possible is to ask for donations. Our shred event customers have been more likely to cover the cost of their entire event when they ask for donations rather than asking for a minimum shred fee.
Get Free Quotes on Shredding Services in Atlanta, GA
One of the best ways to ensure you get the best price on your shredding project is to get quotes. We will get you several quotes from reliable, local contractors so you can choose the option that works best for your Atlanta business. Call us today at (678) 835-9530 or fill out the form to get started.
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Kennesaw, GA 30144
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