Secure Destruction Services

Secure Document Destruction Services You Can Trust

When documents and data reach the end of their lifecycle, safe disposal is essential. At Document Options, we provide fully managed, GDPR-compliant document destruction services that protect your organisation, its customers, and its reputation. From confidential paper records to digital media and hard drives, we ensure sensitive information is destroyed securely and responsibly.

We work with businesses of all sizes across the UK, helping them stay compliant, reduce risk, and clear space quickly without compromising on security.

Paper, Media, and Hard Drive Destruction

Every business manages different types of information, so we offer two specialist services underneath this main destruction offering:
These services work individually or together, depending on what you need. Many organisations combine scanning , storage , and destruction as part of their wider information-management strategy.

Secure Document
Shredding

Secure shredding for everyday paperwork, archived files, and confidential records. Ideal for bulk clear-outs or regular scheduled collections.

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Media & Hard Drive Destruction

Designed for digital information stored on hard drives, USB sticks, optical media, backup tapes and more. Devices are crushed or shredded to ensure complete data removal.

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Why Secure Destruction Matters

Improper disposal of documents or digital media can expose your business to legal, financial and reputational risk. With regulations like GDPR, organisations must be able to prove that personal information has been destroyed correctly.

Professional destruction ensures:

Full compliance with UK data protection laws
Complete confidentiality at every stage
Reduced risk of identity theft or data misuse
Greater office space and reduced clutter
A cleaner, more sustainable way to manage information

Flexible Options for Every Organisation

We tailor our destruction services to how your business operates:

One-off bulk shredding
Regular scheduled collections
Office clear-outs
End-of-project disposal
Destruction following digitisation or archiving
Secure media and hardware disposal

Whether you’re a small office or a national organisation, we scale our service to match your volume and timeframe.

A Complete, Secure Destruction Process

Every organisation handles sensitive information. Whether it is financial paperwork, HR files, invoices, medical records or digital storage devices, these items must be destroyed correctly to prevent data breaches.

Our service manages the entire process for you:

1. Collection and Chain of Custody
We provide secure, barcoded containers and tracked transportation from your premises to our accredited destruction facility.

2. GDPR-Compliant Handling
All materials are managed under strict security controls, including vetted staff, monitored environments, and BS EN 15713 processes.

3. Certified Destruction
We shred or granulate documents and media until the information is completely irretrievable. You receive a Certificate of Destruction for your audit trail.

4. Recycling and Sustainability
We recycle 100% of shredded paper, helping you reduce waste and support your environmental goals.

Destruction & Shredding FAQs

Is your document destruction service GDPR compliant?

Yes. All destruction is GDPR aligned and carried out under BS EN 15713:2009 standards.

Are shredded documents recycled?

100% of shredded paper is baled and recycled responsibly.

Do I get a Certificate of Destruction?

Yes. Every document and media destruction job includes a Certificate of Destruction to prove compliance.

Do you offer regular shredding collections?

Yes. We provide both one-off clearances and scheduled confidential waste collections for ongoing compliance.

Can you destroy hard drives and other digital media?

Absolutely — we offer full hard drive destruction and media shredding that renders data irretrievable.

How much does document shredding cost?

This depends on the needs and size of your project as well as the types of documents that you need to have destroyed. Contact our experienced team for a quote based around the requirements of your business.