Cost of Shredding in Madison
Shredding is a necessary part of any document management strategy for Madison, WI businesses. Finding a provider who puts your security above all else should be your top concern, but you are probably also considering the cost.
The price of a shredding project varies based on where the material is, the number of materials you need shredded, and the type of service you choose. There may also be additional fees for special requests, such as weekend services or charges for transporting heavy boxes up and down stairs.
Some services will charge a flat fee, others by volume, and others charge by weight. Always ask your provider how they charge for shredding services so you know what to expect.
Estimate How Much You Have to Shred
Before you start shredding or get quotes on your shredding project, estimate how much material you have. For shredding service options that charge by weight or volume use these approximate guidelines:
- Long letter size file storage box (10” x 12” x 24”) weighs about 45-50 lbs
- Legal-size file storage box (10” x 14” x 24”) weighs about 55-60 lbs
- Standard letter sized file storage box (10” x 12” x 15”) weighs about 25-30 lbs
- Standard Xerox letter size box (10” x 12” x 18”) weighs about 30-35 lbs
- A ream of paper (2-inch stack of 8.5” x 11” paper/500 pieces) weighs about 5 lbs
- 13 gallon white trash bag weighs about 20-25 lbs
- 33 gallon black garbage bag weighs about 35-50 lbs
A fool proof way to know how much paper you have by weight—weigh yourself and then weigh yourself again while holding your files. Subtract the smaller number from the larger one and you have your magic number.
Average Cost of Shredding by Service Type
When it comes to shredding your papers, you have several service options, each of which charges at different rates.
Madison Hard Drive Shredding
Providers typically charge for these service based on the number of hard drives you have to shred. Prices will vary based on the shredding company and the method they use to destroy your hard drives. The typical range is anywhere from $3-$10 for less than 10 hard drives*. The more drives you have the cheaper these services become.
Mobile Shredding Services in Madison
The most secure and convenient shredding service—mobile (sometimes called onsite) shredding services drive to you and shred your materials at your location while you watch. Meant for larger shredding projects that weigh in at over 100 pounds, this type of service charges on average $119*, but this price varies based on volume. Call us at (608) 807-2840 for a more accurate estimate on your shredding project.
Offsite Shredding Services in Madison, WI
Your documents are picked up and shredded at a secure Madison facility. Also meant for larger shredding projects, this type of service charges around $119* which varies based on volume.
Shred Events in Madison, WI
Shred event costs fluctuate quite a bit, but a sure-fire way to make your shred event is as cost-effective as possible is to ask for donations. Our Wisconsin shred event customers have been more likely to cover the cost of their entire event when they ask for donations rather than asking for a minimum shred fee.
Madison, WI Drop Off Shredding
These services are designed for smaller projects that weigh less than 100 pounds. Typically, these services charge by the pound and the average price is $1 per pound*—but that fluctuates depending on where you are located.
Get Free Quotes on Shredding Services in Madison
One of the best ways to ensure you get the best price on your shredding project is to get quotes. We will get you several quotes from secure local providers for free, so you can choose the option that works best for your Madison business. Call us today at (608) 807-2840 or fill out the form on the left to get started.
131 W Wilson St
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 807-2840
E-Mail: info@madisonshreddingservices.com
*The pricing mentioned above is only an estimate and is not intended to be representative of the pricing in any particular market. It is also not intended to be representative of the pricing that you may be quoted by shredding companies within our network.