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How to Start a Shredding Business - A Step-by-Step Guide

by Shred-Tech on Jun 24th 2022

How to Start a Shredding Business - A Step-by-Step Guide
The primary focus of mobile document shredding is to provide a more secure and cost-effective means for the disposal of confidential or sensitive materials. The concept has been successfully implemented in many North American and European cities. Once introduced, mobile document shredding often becomes the customer’s preferred method of confidential record disposal. Most …

Top 4 Reasons You Should Buy a Paper Collection Truck vs a Box Truck

by Shred-Tech on Jun 10th 2022

Top 4 Reasons You Should Buy a Paper Collection Truck vs a Box Truck
Top 4 Reasons to Purchase a Paper Collection Truck vs a Box TruckBox trucks have been used as multi-purpose vehicles over decades for storing and transporting a wide range of items and products. In the shredding industry, box trucks are typically used to transfer paper collection bins from the customer back to the facility. While this may seem like a cost-effective way of compl …

Tax Credits in the Shredding Industry

by Shred-Tech on May 27th 2022

Tax Credits in the Shredding Industry
Making the move to start a shredding business is a big step. However, you’re not alone in your venture. In the States, the government has implemented the Section 179 tax deduction that lets a business deduct the full purchase price of equipment in the year it is purchased instead of writing off small amounts. The best part is the Section 179 deduction applies to both new and …

What's the Difference Between Single, Dual & Quad Shaft Shredders?

by Shred-Tech on May 12th 2022

What's the Difference Between Single, Dual & Quad Shaft Shredders?
What's the difference between single, dual and quad shaft shredders? With so many different shredders on the market it may be overwhelming to understand which shredder would work best for you. Many shredder manufacturers sell three main types of plant-based shredders: single shaft, dual shaft, and quad shaft. So, what are the differences between them, and how can you know which …

Natural Disaster Waste Disposal

by Shred-Tech on Apr 29th 2022

Natural Disaster Waste Disposal
When natural disasters hit, oftentimes high volumes of solid and liquid waste are generated and littered across entire communities, making recovery efforts difficult and creating a hazardous environment for both the public and the ecosystem. Everything from hazardous waste and harmful chemicals to structural instabilities and possible collapses bring a great level of risk to …