Fast and secure shredding services for your business
Restore Datashred offer a full range of professional shredding services. For those who prioritise confidentiality and security, we will dispose of sensitive documents and hardware with guaranteed professional data destruction.
We also offer industrial shredding and recycling for nearly any material, helping companies achieve their sustainability goals. Explore our website and request a quote today.
We are…
The UK’s leading secure & professional shredding services
Specialists in secure paper, digital media, textiles and product shredding
Comprehensive recycling services including dry mixed, general waste, and more
Nationwide, but offering local-level service to fit you
On-site and off-site shredding to suit your security needs
'Excellent' according to over 1,000 of our customers on Trustpilot
Our highly secure shredding services offer complete reassurance
Pursuing our sustainability goals that helps you meet yours

How our shredding and document destruction services work
Consultation and delivery:
Once our customer service team have worked with you to understand your needs, we will deliver a lockable shredding bin at a pre-agreed time. You can then fill this with any records or confidential materials you would like to have destroyed.
Collection and shredding:
One of our accredited Secure Collection Operatives (SCOs) will arrive at a convenient date and time to unlock your shredding bin. They will then take the bin to our mobile shredding vehicle where its contents will be safely destroyed either on-site or at one of our dedicated waste disposal centres.
Disposal and documentation:
Your materials will be recycled into new products so nothing goes to landfill. To maintain a clear audit trail, all of our clients receive a waste transfer note and certificate of destruction. This serves as proof that your documents and materials have been destroyed in full compliance with relevant regulations.

Disposing of confidential documents and records
Our commercial shredding services revolve around the secure handling, storage and destruction of sensitive information. Clients can trust us to keep information from falling into the wrong hands, which is integral to a company's integrity, reputation and prosperity in an increasingly competitive business environment.


Document destruction of the highest possible standards
Our wide range of accreditations, which include ISO 9001, 1S0 14001 and Cyber Essentials certification, reflects our status as a market-leading commercial shredding company. We are also proud members of BSIA, CHAS and the United Kingdom Secure Shredding Association (UKSSA), leading the way in industry compliance and operational standards.

We’re a sustainable business
Like you, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact. We shred and recycle 100% of the paper and materials we process every day, we’re upgrading many of our vehicles to alternative fuels, and are proud that our ongoing work has been recognised with PlanetMark™ certification – all of which contribute to your reducing your own carbon footprint.
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Security you can measure: our statistics
11
Operating centres throughout the UK
170+
Collection and mobile shredding vehicles
52,000
Tonnes of paper shredded annually
If you would like to learn more about how our confidential waste disposal services can benefit your business or to discuss your shredding requirements, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
You can click 'get a quote' below or, alternatively, you can call one of our specialists today on 08003764422
Get a quoteRestore Datashred FAQs

With our shredding services, we can safely shred the following items:
- Paper of any colour and any size
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Paperback books
- Brochures
- Confidential documents
- X-rays
- File folders
- Photographs
If you are unsure if your shredding needs fall outside this service offering, please contact us.

Our shredding services facilitate the safe destruction of paper based documents, containing confidential information for businesses around the UK. Shredding enables these old documents to be recycled, while freeing up office space and helping to prevent data breaches.

We are able to securely shred a range of items and materials as required by our customers. This includes:
- Hard drives
- CDs
- DVDs
- Laptops
- Phones
- Memory sticks
- And a variety of other non-paper items

At Restore Datashred, we maintain a zero-to-landfill policy, ensuring that all materials are either reused or recycled after their data has been securely destroyed.

Restore Datashred holds a comprehensive range of accreditations, demonstrating our commitment to security, quality, and environmental responsibility. These include:
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
- ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management)
- BS EN15713:2023 (Secure Destruction of Confidential Material)
- BS 7858 (Security screening of individuals employed in a security environment)
- PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
Additionally, we work with the Environment Agency, hold accreditations with CHAS and SafeContractor, and are proud members of both the BSIA (British Security Industry Association) and UKSSA (United Kingdom Secure Shredding Association).

All services are designed to ensure the secure destruction of sensitive data, which is crucial for businesses adhering to GDPR regulations. Our ISO 27001 accreditation also reinforces our commitment to information security.

Restore Datashred provides nationwide shredding services. They have a network of operating centres and a fleet of vehicles that enable them to serve customers throughout the UK.

Our fleet comprises over 150 on-site and off-site shredding vehicles, as well as additional vans including Heavy Goods Vehicles, Electronic Vehicles and alternative vans of numerous sizes.

Restore Datashred, as part of Restore plc, is actively working to improve our environmental performance. We are currently upgrading many of our vehicles to alternative fuels, and all of our electric fleet vehicles are Euro 6 engine-compliant and low-emission. Finally, we have received PlanetMark™ certification which indicates a commitment to increasing the energy efficiency of their fleet.

Restore Datashred places a strong emphasis on staff security. Their Secure Collection Operatives (SCOs) undergo vetting procedures, including checks to BS 7858 standards. This ensures that personnel handling sensitive data are trustworthy and reliable.

As a responsible waste management provider, we adhere to all legal requirements and industry best practices, which include providing our customers with a Duty of Care.

As part of Restore plc, Restore Datashred is subject to the company’s commitment to ethical business practices, including adherence to the Modern Slavery Act. For the most detailed and up-to-date information, please refer to Restore plc’s Modern Slavery Act Statement (2024).

Restore Datashred offers online invoice payment facilities and direct debit options are generally available. This helps customers streamline their administrative processes but this is also subject to requirements, terms and conditions.

Outsourcing your shredding to Restore Datashred provides enhanced security, compliance assurance, and cost efficiency. We handle the complexities of data protection regulations, ensuring your sensitive information is destroyed to the highest security standards, with a full audit trail. You also eliminate the costs of in-house shredding equipment and labour, while benefiting from our 100% recycling commitment. Essentially, we transform a potential liability into a secure, efficient, and environmentally sound practice, allowing you to focus on your core business

We do have minimum requirements for collections. For paper destruction, this could range from 5 sacks or 8 boxes. Within this range, we offer a minimum collection where for a single fee all items will be collected for a charge plus VAT. That said, minimum requirements can change depending on client needs and requirements as well as specifics such as postcodes, locations and availability.