Confidential Waste Disposal Across the South West
Bath, Exeter, Dorset, Salisbury & Beyond
Every business handles sensitive information. Client records, employee details, financial documents, medical files — all of it needs to be disposed of securely when it's no longer needed. Confidential waste disposal isn't optional; it's a legal requirement. Cross Cut Shredding provides professional confidential waste services across the entire South West.
What Counts as Confidential Waste?
If a document contains information that could identify a person, compromise a business, or cause harm if accessed by the wrong people, it's confidential waste. This includes:
Personal Data
- • Names, addresses, phone numbers
- • National Insurance numbers
- • Bank account and financial details
- • Medical and health records
- • Employee records and payslips
- • Client or customer information
Business Data
- • Contracts and legal agreements
- • Financial reports and accounts
- • Business plans and strategies
- • Supplier and pricing information
- • Internal communications
- • Board meeting minutes
Legal Requirements
Multiple pieces of legislation require businesses to dispose of confidential waste securely:
GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
Organisations must implement appropriate measures to protect personal data throughout its lifecycle — including secure destruction when it's no longer needed. Fines for non-compliance can reach £17.5 million.
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Businesses have a duty of care to ensure all waste — including confidential waste — is handled, transported, and disposed of by authorised operators.
Industry-Specific Regulations
Sectors like healthcare (NHS guidelines), legal (SRA requirements), and financial services (FCA regulations) have additional obligations around document retention and destruction.
Industries That Need Confidential Waste Disposal
Legal
Client files, case notes, court documents, contracts
Medical
Patient records, prescriptions, test results, referrals
Financial
Account details, statements, tax records, audit papers
Education
Student records, exam papers, staff files, reports
HR & Recruitment
CVs, interview notes, employee records, payroll
Property
Tenancy agreements, valuations, client details
Accountancy
Client accounts, returns, correspondence, invoices
Care Homes
Resident records, care plans, medical information
Our Service Options
Regular Collection
Scheduled collections with secure consoles provided. Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly — we work around your needs.
Learn more →One-Off Collection
Office clearances, archive destruction, or end-of-year purges. We handle any volume, from a few boxes to entire storerooms.
Learn more →Drop-In Service
Bring your confidential waste to our Yeovil facility and watch it being destroyed. From just £18.
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Covering Somerset, Dorset and into Devon & Wiltshire
Coverage Across the South West
We provide confidential waste disposal services across a wide area. If you're searching for confidential waste disposal in Bath, Exeter, Dorset, Salisbury, or anywhere in between — we've got you covered:
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as confidential waste?
Any documents or materials containing personal data, financial information, medical records, legal documents, employee records, client information, or other sensitive data that could be misused.
Do you provide confidential waste bins for offices?
Yes — we provide secure lockable consoles and sacks. Staff place documents inside, and we collect on a regular schedule. All materials are transported securely to our facility for destruction.
Is confidential waste disposal a legal requirement?
Yes. Under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, organisations must securely dispose of personal data. The duty of care regulations also require waste to be handled by licensed operators.
Do you provide certificates of destruction?
Yes. Every collection and destruction is documented with a certificate of destruction for your compliance records.
Need Confidential Waste Disposal?
Whether you need regular collections or a one-off clearance, we provide secure, compliant confidential waste disposal across the South West.