In today’s compliance-focused business environment, Nashville organizations cannot afford to take risks with sensitive information. Nashville businesses across all industries handle sensitive records, including patient files, legal documents, financial data, and employee information. Implementing secure document destruction is crucial for maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
At Richards & Richards, we understand the common concerns about document security that companies across Middle Tennessee share. Below are the top five paper shredding questions Nashville businesses ask, and the answers you can rely on.
Why should our business shred documents instead of recycling them?
Secure shredding not only protects your business from data breaches but also contributes to environmental sustainability. Documents placed in open containers for recycling can be seen, copied, or stolen long before they reach a recycling center, posing a security risk. By partnering with a professional, family-owned and operated shredding facility like Richards & Richards, your confidential materials are destroyed. After destruction, the shredded paper is sent to a certified recycler, protecting both your business and the environment.
How often should a company schedule shredding services?
The appropriate shredding schedule depends on your organization’s document volume and compliance obligations.
Scheduled shredding services are ideal for offices that regularly handle confidential paperwork. Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly pickups help maintain compliance and eliminate clutter. One-time purge shredding is ideal for year-end cleanouts, office moves, or transitions to digital record-keeping. At Richards & Richards Nashville, we create customized shredding programs tailored to your organization’s specific needs.
What happens to our documents after the shredding process?
After destruction, all shredded material is baled and transported to an approved recycling facility in the Nashville area, where it is pulped and repurposed into new paper products. This process not only ensures the complete destruction of your confidential materials but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing the need for virgin paper production.
Can we watch the shredding process in action?
Yes! Transparency is a crucial aspect of secure shredding. Many of our clients opt for on-site shredding, where our mobile truck arrives at your location, allowing you to witness the process through a live video feed.
For off-site shredding, Richards & Richards securely transports sealed containers to our NAID AAA-certified facility, where destruction occurs under strict chain-of-custody protocols. Residential clients can also bring documents directly to our facility and observe our team safely destroy their materials.
What makes Richards & Richards the trusted choice for paper shredding in Nashville?
As a locally owned and operated Nashville business with over 35 years of service, Richards & Richards has built a reputation for reliability, compliance, and exceptional customer service. Our long-standing presence in the community and our commitment to excellence make us the trusted choice for paper shredding in Nashville.
When you choose Richards & Richards, you choose:
- NAID AAA Certification – the industry’s highest standard for secure destruction
- A trusted, background-checked team of professionals
- Locked collection containers for your documents
- Environmentally responsible recycling after every shred
