Destruction and recycling

We’ll take care of your security and environmental obligations

Disposing of records that have reached the end of their life span is an integral part of our service offering. We care about protecting the world we live in and do everything we can to reduce the impact our business has on the environment.

Secure shredding

Our shredding process meets the level 3 security requirements stated within the industry standard DIN 32757-1. We use cross-cut shredding blades that provide particles of waste which are 6x50mm in size. This provides a greater level of security and less volume of waste when compared to strip-cut shredders.

Our confidential paper shredding and recycling system handles both internal and external paper.

Internal material includes boxes or files that are already within storage at Filebase, but have reached the end of their lifespan. When requested by a client, these boxes or files are confidentially destroyed on our premises.

External material is collected from a client’s premises when requested. Filebase provides specialist lockable bins or sacks with tamper-proof seals for customer use. The waste is then transported to our secure and anonymous destruction and recycling facility by a member of the Filebase team.

Recycling and the environment

Caring for the environment is important to us – and we actively encourage our clients to do the same.

We are an Environment Agency registered handler of confidential waste and can recycle most paper types, including coloured paper, computer paper, fax paper and glossy paper. The process allows for both staples and paper clips. Once shredded, we take our paper to a local mill for recycling.

Whilst we do not encourage clients to include plastics in their records for destruction, some plastic materials such as clear plastic pockets are difficult to avoid. In these cases, plastics will be removed and forwarded to a specialist organisation for recycling.

To find out more, or to arrange a meeting to discuss your individual needs, call or email us today. We’re always happy to help.