FAQs Answered by Veteran Shredding, Serving Minneapolis-St. Paul

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use on-site shredding vs. off-site shredding?

On-site shredding services are a convenient and preferred way for businesses to dispose of expired, yet vital information. On-site shredders arrive at an office and collect the documents; they are brought to the truck where they are securely shredded by a trained professional. The on-site shredding process is reassuring and hassle-free; customers can observe the shredding process first hand.

This service is a great way for an organization to feel confident that its once vulnerable information has been properly eliminated. However, unlike on-site shredding – where you are able to watch the documents being destroyed, the off-site shredding process disposes of files out-of-sight from clients and doesn’t provide that same sense of assurance that on-site shredding provides.

Must I go on a regular schedule or can I just do a one-time purge?

Does Veteran Shredding comply with information protection laws like FACTA and HIPAA?

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What should I look for when selecting a shredding company?

There’s a number of things you should look for when selecting a shredding company. First, find out if it provides on-site shredding or off-site shredding. You can ask if they are NAID certified. If yes, ask some questions about the service and rates. If they are not NAID certified, make sure they meet all Federal and State Laws regarding document destruction and how they do that. NAID certified shredding companies must shred in compliance with all those laws in order to get certified. Ask if the shredding company is environmentally friendly and recycles the paper afterwards. The important thing is to ask enough questions so you feel comfortable that your private and confidential files will be destroyed safely and securely.

What type of shredding container should I keep my documents in until they get shredded?

You should always keep private and confidential files that are being disposed for shredding in a locked container. NEVER throw them in the recycling or garbage as this can be very dangerous. There are a large variety of containers with different styles and purposes. We can help you decide which bins or containers will be suitable for your business. In some instances we provide containers at no cost to the client.

Why is Veteran Shredding's GSA status important?

Stability – Private sector organizations can be confident that Veteran Shredding is a reliable partner desiring to build long-standing relationships with your company. Most government contracts are three to five year projects, meaning steady cash flow for our business as well as our clients.

Polished Procedures and Processes – Veteran Shredding's secure workflow and quality control processes are carefully evaluated in order to meet approved government contractor requirements. These same processes are applied to every shred service, ensuring a high standard of excellence.

Growth – Companies involved in government contracting start out with smaller contracts and work towards larger and larger contract awards. As Veteran Shredding prepares for long term growth in the expanding Federal Government marketplace, our private sector clients also benefit from our increasing staff and expertise.

Veteran Shredding is based in Burnsville and serves the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul and the surrounding areas, including Scott and Dakota counties.

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What Our Clients Say about Us

We have been customers for three years and think Veteran Shredding is great! Reasonable prices, reliable schedule, and excellent customer service.

SHAKOPEE CHAMBER AND VISITORS BUREAU

These guys are great. Flexible schedule when needed and do a great job

ERIC PETERSON

Lendsmart Mortgage

These guys are awesome! I searched the list for on-site paper shredding services, as I am not comfortable leaving sensitive information to be shredded "later" at another location!

Picked this company as they have great reviews and I like to support a vet-owned company. Scheduling was easy - I emailed when I was ready to shred, Dave called right back to schedule and they were out there on the date I selected. He called about an hour before our appointment to let me know he was on his way, and showed up when promised. Brought a big wheeled container to my garage, he dumped the papers in and shredded them right then and there. Even let me watch as it went through on the video monitor, which was pretty cool. Just a super nice guy, listening to him talk it is clear he loves his country and his family! I would be completely comfortable having him back to do more work even if I was home alone, he was an absolute class act.

TINA LINDSTRAND

Medina, Minnesota

Excellent from start to finish. Got a live person to take my call, a return call to schedule an appointment followed very quickly. A convenient appointment was made with a very short time. An advanced call specifying arrival occurred, with arrival, as anticipated. Dave was extremely friendly and very efficient. Shredding done on site, rather than being hauled to another location, which I did not want from other services. Cost was less than expected, and service exceeded my expectations. Would only use this company for this type of service in the future.

ROBERT W

Angie's List

They were on time, efficient, pleasant, and honest. A pleasure to do business with them. I watched the whole procedure, and chatted with them as the shedding continued. This was an Angie's List deal purchase, and everything went extremely well. Very happy with the service, and definitely would use them again

PETER T

Angie's List

We used Veteran Shredding for our personal residential shredding and they did an EXCELLENT job! They are local and VETERAN OWNED! Thank you to Veteran Shredding for the superior service and for your service to our country!

MICHELLE BAER

Lkaeville, Minnesota

We've used Veteran Shredding a couple of times for a one time purge of records at our Shakopee office. The price is fair. The process is easy and the service is quick and efficient. Really a great local business.

KATIE KLINE

Shakopee, Minneapolis

We found Veteran Shredding through the organizer we hired for our move. Veteran shredding was not only reasonably priced, but they were available to come when we wanted them. What I liked best was Dave's friendly manner when he picked up our piles to shred.

JANET SHANNON

Minnesota

We've used Veteran Shredding for a one time purge of decades worth of sensitive records at our Roseville, Minnesota home. The shredding was done onsite. The price is fair in comparison to UPS bin service. The process is fascinating and easy, and the service is quick and efficient. This is a great local business!

S. FINLAND

Minnesota

Very pleased with Veteran Shredding's service. We were on a mission to get rid of all old tax returns, etc. and were drowning in paper! I called and they were at my garage in less than a half an hour. Reasonable price, friendly, competent and now I have a clean garage!

MARY GORES

Prior Lake, Minnesota

I have used Veteran in the past and will use them in the future great service, personable and friendly.

NED ZARECKY

Minnesota

Great experience working with Veteran Shredding! Highly recommend to anyone needing shredding services.

MICHAEL HERRING

Herring Legal

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