Confidential paper shredding for your business
Still holding onto CVs, invoices or personnel files? We’ll help you clear them securely and sustainably.
Secure document shredding is the most responsible way to protect your business from data breaches, identity theft and GDPR fines. If personal data falls into the wrong hands, it can put your reputation and compliance at risk. That includes things like:
- Personnel files
- CVs and job applications
- Payslips and receipts
- Contracts and invoices
- Meeting notes and legal papers
First Mile’s confidential shredding service makes it easy to protect your business. We’ll collect and destroy your documents quickly, safely and responsibly.
How does secure document destruction work for my business?
Sack collections
How secure shredding works in 3 simple steps
Step 1 – Order sacks online
From just £1.41 per sack. No contracts. Delivered in packs of 10 straight to your door. What you see is what you pay. No hidden charges.
Step 2 – Fill, scan, book
Drop your documents into the sack. Scan the QR code for secure tracking. Book your collection online in seconds.
Step 3 – We shred and recycle within 24 hours
Our DBS-checked team collects your sacks using our smart fleet – low emission, tracked, CCTV-monitored vans. We shred your documents at a certified facility and issue a certificate of destruction for your records. Everything is recycled with zero waste to landfill.
How does pricing for Secure Document Destruction work?
Sack collections:
The price shown for our confidential paper shredding service is per sack (+VAT). Sacks are sold in quantities of 10 on a pay-as-you-go basis with no contract required.
The upfront cost includes the cost of collection and recycling of materials, legal documentation including a certificate of secure destruction and service extras, with no hidden costs and no minimum amount needed for collection.
What can go in Secure Data Destruction
Confidential paper documents
HR records and CVs
Payslips and invoices
Meeting notes and legal files
Contracts and financial documents
What not to include
USB sticks, hard drives or CDs
DVDs, tapes or floppy disks
Mobile phones, tablets or servers
What happens once collected?
Once you book a collection, here’s what happens next:
- A DBS-checked First Mile team collects your sacks
- Your documents are transported in tracked vehicles with full CCTV monitoring
- We shred everything within 24 hours at a BS15713-accredited facility
- The facility runs entirely on renewable electricity
- Shredded material is fully recycled through secure paper recycling
- You receive a certificate of destruction for your records
Our process ensures full data destruction and secure paper disposal, with no waste sent to landfill.
Why choose First Mile for secure shredding?
Who is this service for?
Any UK business that handles confidential information needs secure document destruction. If it contains personal data, it must be shredded safely.
We help businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors, including:
- Law firms handling case files and legal documents
- HR teams managing job applications and employee records
- Accountants processing financial reports and client data
- Healthcare providers storing patient records
- Schools and colleges holding student information
Our business document destruction service gives you peace of mind and full compliance, with minimal effort.
Local shredding, UK-wide coverage
First Mile offers fast, secure paper disposal wherever you are in the UK. From busy city centres to remote offices, we’re ready to help with trusted, local service.
Looking for shredding near you? We’ve got you covered in:
- London – secure paper disposal with same-day collections
- Birmingham – fast and reliable document destruction
- Throughout the UK – with nationwide reach and local support
Our secure paper recycling and confidential shredding service is available wherever your business operates.
Ready to shred securely?
Join thousands of UK businesses already protecting their data with First Mile. No contracts. No hassle. Simply fast, certified and sustainable document destruction you can trust.
Secure Document Destruction FAQs
Is First Mile’s shredding GDPR compliant?
Is First Mile’s shredding GDPR compliant?
Yes. Our secure document shredding service is fully GDPR compliant. We make sure your data is destroyed in line with legal requirements.
What proof do I get?
What proof do I get?
You receive a digital certificate of destruction after each collection. This confirms your confidential shredding has been completed securely and responsibly.
What happens to the shredded paper?
What happens to the shredded paper?
All paper is shredded and sent for secure paper recycling. Nothing goes to landfill. Our facility runs on 100 percent renewable electricity.
Do I need a contract?
Do I need a contract?
No. There are no contracts or minimum orders. Just order the sacks you need, when you need them.
Who needs this service?
Who needs this service?
Any business that handles personal or sensitive information. That includes HR teams, legal firms, accountants, healthcare providers and schools.
Do you offer shredding near me?
Do you offer shredding near me?
Yes. First Mile provides business document destruction across the UK, with secure shredding services in London, Birmingham and beyond.
