BS EN 15713 Certified · ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 · Accredited by the British Security Industry Association

Secure, GDPR-Compliant Document Shredding

Protect your business from data breaches with professional confidential shredding services across the North West. Certified destruction, certificate of compliance, and full peace of mind — every time.

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Our Core Services

Secure, certified and fully compliant shredding solutions for businesses across the North West

Confidential Shredding

Specialist confidential shredding throughout the North West, ideal for large office clear-outs, archive storage clearances and scheduled collections. Fully compliant with BS EN 15713 standards for secure document destruction.

Secure Shredding

Flexible data collection with secure destruction at our purpose-built facility. Every job is completed with a certificate of destruction for complete peace of mind.

Confidential Waste Disposal

We supply locked, secure cabinets, sacks & various sized wheelie bins for on-site confidential waste collection, with scheduled pickups and delivery to our dedicated handling facility — Quality service foe projects of all sizes

Data Security Survey

A complimentary assessment to evaluate your information security requirements and develop a tailored service schedule to keep your business fully protected and compliant.

Trusted by Businesses Across the North West

By the Numbers

Over five decades of secure, certified document destruction — backed by industry-leading standards and a commitment to protecting your confidential data.

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Secure document shredding facility with locked consoles and professional staff

Why Choose Document & Data Shred Ltd?

Trusted. Certified. Secure.

As part of the Elsa Recycling Group — a family business with over 54 years of experience — we bring unmatched depth of knowledge and a genuine commitment to protecting your confidential information.

BS EN 15713 & ISO 9001 Certified — rigorously audited destruction standards you can rely on.
GDPR Compliant — our secure destruction service satisfies your legal obligations under UK data protection law.
Certificate of Destruction Issued — every collection is documented for your complete peace of mind and audit trail.
Environmentally Responsible — all shredded material is recycled, saving 14 trees per tonne of paper processed.

GDPR Compliant Service

Fully aligned with UK & EU data protection regulations

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How It Works

Secure document shredding in three simple steps

Book Your Collection

Contact our team to arrange a one-off clear-out or set up a scheduled collection service. We'll tailor a solution to suit your business needs and volume.

We Collect & Shred

Our uniformed, vetted staff collect your confidential documents in secure, tracked vehicles and transport them to our purpose-built shredding facility.

Certificate of Destruction

Once shredding is complete, you receive a Certificate of Destruction for your records — giving you full compliance confidence and complete peace of mind.

Trusted by North West Businesses

Client Testimonials

Our clients rely on us for secure, reliable and professional document shredding — see what they have to say about working with Document & Data Shred Ltd.

“We have used Document and Data Shred for a number of years and are very happy with the service. We have always found the guys who do the collection to be accommodating, courteous and efficient.”

Fiona Morrison

Practice Manager, Freeclaim Solicitors, Manchester

Industries We Serve

Trusted confidential shredding solutions across a wide range of sectors

Accountants

Secure destruction of financial records, client files and tax documents in full compliance with GDPR and professional obligations.

Archive Storage

End-of-life destruction for archived documents, with certificates of destruction to close out retention schedules compliantly.

Businesses & Hybrid

Flexible scheduled collections for offices and hybrid workforces — protecting sensitive company and client data wherever your team works.

Care Homes

Discreet, compassionate handling of resident records and staff files, meeting CQC data protection expectations.

Domestic & Commercial

One-off clear-outs for households and commercial premises — ideal for house clearances, office moves, or decluttering sensitive paperwork.

Education

Secure shredding of student records, exam papers and staff documentation for primary, secondary and further education settings.

Finance

Compliant destruction of financial statements, client portfolios and regulated records — essential for FCA-regulated firms.

Hospitals

Confidential disposal of patient records and clinical documentation, meeting NHS data security and Caldicott Guardian requirements.

Local Councils

Scheduled, auditable destruction of public sector records in line with FOIA, GDPR and local authority retention policies.

Professional Services

Reliable shredding for consultancies, HR firms, marketing agencies and other service businesses handling sensitive client information.

Solicitors

Legally compliant destruction of case files, contracts and client correspondence — with certificates of destruction for your audit trail.

Schools, Colleges & Universities

Protecting pupil and student data, examination materials and staff records across all tiers of UK education.

Coverage

Areas We Cover

Proudly serving businesses and residents across the North West and beyond.

ManchesterSaleAltrinchamRochdaleTamesideBoltonWiganWarringtonPrestonBlackpoolLiverpoolMerseysideChesterMacclesfieldCheshireKnutsfordLancashireLeedsSheffieldWirralStockport

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our secure document shredding and confidential waste disposal services.

Yes. Our confidential shredding service meets BS EN 15713 standards — the British and European standard for the secure destruction of confidential material. We are also ISO 9001 certified and members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). For every collection, we issue a Certificate of Destruction, giving you the documented evidence of compliant data disposal that GDPR requires.

We offer fully flexible, scheduled collections tailored to your organisation's needs. Whether you require a one-off large clear-out or regular scheduled visits, we work with you to build a collection frequency that suits your volume of confidential waste. Contact us on 0161 443 2506 to discuss a schedule that works for you.

We securely destroy a wide range of confidential paper-based materials, including client records, financial documents, personnel files, legal documents, invoices, and any other printed or written matter containing sensitive information. All destroyed documents are then recycled into new paper products — saving approximately 14 trees per tonne of paper recycled.

Yes. A Certificate of Destruction is provided after every shredding collection. This certificate serves as your official proof that confidential materials have been securely and compliantly destroyed — essential for GDPR compliance, audit trails, and your own internal records.

Yes. We supply locked, secure consoles and cabinets that can be placed throughout your workplace, allowing staff to safely deposit confidential waste on an ongoing basis. We then collect and destroy the contents on your agreed schedule, returning a Certificate of Destruction each time.

We are based at Units 11 & 12 Haigh Park, Haigh Avenue, Reddish, Stockport, SK4 1QR, and provide confidential shredding services throughout the North West of England. As part of the Elsa Recycling Group, we also offer a nationwide service. Call us on 0161 443 2506 to confirm coverage in your area.