Regular Office Shredding Services
& Secure Console Bins
Our secure office shredding bins (also known as document consoles) are perfect for businesses—offering scheduled collection and certificate of destruction. Starting from just £30 exVAT per collection with 12 or 24 month service agreements.
Is In-House Shredding Really Cost-Effective?
Many businesses assume doing their own shredding saves money. Let's compare the real costs for a typical small business processing 20kg of paper monthly...
What In-House Shredding Actually Costs
4,000 sheets of paper to shred
Office shredder processes ~10 sheets per batch
47 minutes of active feeding time
Real time needed: 4–5 hours including cool-down breaks
Monthly Cost Analysis:
Annual cost: £648–£852 for just 20kg monthly
In-House Vs Our Service
| Task | ❌ Office Shredder | ✅ Our Console Service |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Time | 4–5 hours | 0 hours |
| Monthly Cost | £54–£71/month (for 20kg monthly) | £40/Every 4 weeks (12 or 24 month agreement) |
| Security Level | Low (staff can read documents) | High – BS EN 15713 compliant |
| Equipment Downtime | High (overheating shredder) | None |
| Data Protection Risk | Higher | Fully GDPR & ICO compliant |
| Health & Safety | Paper dust creates health risks | No dust - off-site processing |
Interested in a More Cost-Effective Solution?
Our console service could save you time and money
Stop paying staff to shred.
Try our secure console bin for 8 weeks – free.
No cost, no risk, no contracts. See exactly how much time and money our console service saves your business.
How Your Free Trial Works
Week 0: Setup
We deliver and install your locked shredding console in your office. Takes 15 minutes, zero disruption.
Week 4: First Collection
We come back, empty it, and give you a fresh shred bag. Still completely free.
Week 8: Your Decision
We collect again. You decide – keep the service going or we take the console away. No pressure.
Why This Trial Works for You
Zero Cost, Zero Risk
No invoices for 8 weeks. Try before you buy.
Zero Staff Time
We do all the shredding offsite in our industrial machines.
GDPR & Compliance Covered
Full destruction certificate provided with every collection.
Better for Productivity
No noisy shredders, no paper dust, no wasted hours.
Choose Your Schedule After Trial
Based on how much you used the console during your free trial, pick the collection frequency that works best for your business:
12 or 24 month service agreement
Full destruction certificates provided
Ready to Try Risk-Free?
Book your free 8-week trial today. See exactly how much our console service saves your business.
No deposit required • No setup fees • Cancel anytime
Office Shredding Console Clients
Professional businesses across Somerset trust us with their confidential document destruction. From solicitors to financial services, our secure console bins protect sensitive information.
Legal Services
Legal Practice
Financial Services
Financial Planning
Interior Design
Legal Compliance
Solicitors trust our BS EN 15713 compliant service for confidential client documents
Financial Security
Financial services rely on our secure console bins for sensitive client information
Scheduled Collections
Professional businesses depend on our reliable regular collection schedule
Secure Console Bins for Office Shredding
Choose between our Standard and Junior office shredding consoles. Both provide secure document storage with scheduled collections to keep your confidential information protected.
Our regular office shredding service provides businesses across Somerset with secure, convenient document destruction through professional console bins. These office shredding bins are specifically designed for busy office environments where confidential documents need secure disposal on a daily basis. Each document console features a tamper-proof design with lockable access, ensuring your sensitive information remains protected until our scheduled collection.
Unlike traditional wheelie bin services, our secure console bins are purpose-built for indoor office use. The lockable console bins feature a discreet 35mm document slot that accommodates A4 documents, hard-back diaries, and card files while preventing unauthorized access. Our scheduled collection service operates on flexible frequencies from weekly to 8-weekly collections, with most businesses choosing our popular 4-weekly service for optimal security and cost-effectiveness.
Serving businesses throughout Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, and Devon, our office shredding console service includes full BS EN 15713 compliance, certificate of destruction, and collection by DBS-checked personnel. Whether you're a solicitor handling confidential client files, a financial services company managing sensitive data, or any professional business requiring secure document disposal, our reliable console collections ensure complete peace of mind for your confidential waste management needs.
Standard Console
Perfect for most business environments
What Can Be Shredded:
Junior Console
Compact solution for smaller offices
What Can Be Shredded:
How Our Scheduled Collection Service Works
Choose the collection frequency that works best for your business. All collections start from just £30 exVAT.
Weekly Collections
Perfect for high-volume document disposal
2-Weekly Collections
Ideal for regular document management
4-Weekly Collections
Most popular choice for most businesses
8-Weekly Collections
Cost-effective for lower volume needs
Why Choose Locked Shredding Consoles for Confidential Documents
Don't let sensitive documents pile up or risk improper disposal. Our regular collection service ensures continuous protection.
Continuous Security
Documents are securely stored in locked consoles until collection, eliminating the risk of unauthorized access.
Scheduled Collections
Regular collections prevent document buildup and ensure timely destruction according to your schedule.
Cost Effective
Fixed monthly costs with no hidden charges. Starting from just £30 exVAT per collection.
Secure Wheelie Bin Document Destruction
Our 140L secure wheelie bins are perfect for warehouse environments and larger volumes of documents. Available on flexible collection schedules to suit your business needs.
What Can Be Shredded:
140L Wheelie Bin Service
Perfect for warehouse environments and high-volume document disposal
Collection Frequencies
All frequencies require 12 or 24 month service agreement
Coverage: Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire & Devon
Local office shredding service across Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire
Why Choose Console Bins Over Drop-In Services?
Our secure document consoles provide significant advantages over drop-in shredding services. With console bins installed in your office, you eliminate the need to transport confidential documents, reducing security risks and saving valuable time. The lockable console bins ensure 24/7 security, while our scheduled collections provide predictable, reliable service.
Each office shredding console is designed for high-volume businesses that generate confidential waste daily. From legal practices in Yeovil to financial services in Bath, our console bins Somerset service has become the preferred choice for professional businesses requiring consistent, secure document destruction.
Complete Office Shredding Console Coverage
Our regular office shredding service extends throughout Somerset, including Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater, and surrounding areas, plus coverage across Dorset (Dorchester, Sherborne, Blandford Forum) and Wiltshire (Salisbury, Chippenham, Devizes). Each location receives the same professional console collection service with full compliance certification.
Whether you need office shredding bins for a small solicitor's practice or secure console bins for a large financial services firm, our flexible collection frequencies and professional installation ensure your confidential document disposal needs are met throughout the South West.
Looking for "office shredding near me"? Our professional office shredding service covers businesses across Somerset, including Yeovil, Taunton, Bath, Sherborne, Dorchester and surrounding areas. We provide secure console solutions and scheduled collections for your office document destruction needs, making secure shredding accessible to every business in the region.
Business Coverage
Office shredding service across Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire
Secure Consoles
Professional office shredding bins and secure storage solutions
Scheduled Collections
Regular office shredding collections to suit your business
FAQs on Secure Document Consoles & Shredding
Quick answers to common questions about our regular shredding service and secure consoles
How do the secure consoles work?
Our secure consoles provide tamper-proof document storage. Documents are placed through a 35mm slot and stored securely until collection. The console is locked and can only be opened by our DBS-checked collection team.
How often can you collect?
We offer flexible collection frequencies: Weekly (£30), 2-weekly (£35), 4-weekly (£40), or 8-weekly (£45) collections. Most businesses choose 4-weekly as it provides the best balance of security and cost-effectiveness.
What security measures do you have?
Our service is fully secure and compliant. We're BS EN 15713 compliant, our staff are DBS checked, and we provide certificates of destruction. All documents are cross-cut shredded within 24 hours of collection at our secure facility.
What documentation do you provide?
We provide comprehensive documentation for all services. This includes certificates of destruction and waste transfer notes. All documentation is emailed within 24 hours of shredding for your compliance records.
What size console do I need?
Choose based on your document volume: Standard Console (900mm x 500mm) for high-volume businesses, Junior Console (635mm x 500mm) for smaller offices. Both accept A4 documents and have the same 35mm slot width.
How quickly can you set up service?
We can usually set up service within 1-2 weeks. This includes delivering and installing your secure console, setting up your collection schedule, and providing staff training on proper document disposal procedures.
What are document consoles?
Document consoles are secure office shredding bins designed for businesses. They feature lockable storage, tamper-proof construction, and a 35mm document slot for secure disposal of confidential papers until scheduled collection.
How are console bins different from wheelie bin services?
Console bins are secure indoor units with lockable access and tamper-proof design, perfect for offices. Wheelie bins are larger outdoor containers (140L) ideal for warehouses and high-volume document disposal.
What are the service agreement terms?
We offer 12 or 24 month service agreements for our regular shredding service. This provides predictable pricing and ensures consistent, reliable document destruction for your business. The agreement includes all collections, certificates of destruction, and secure disposal.
How do I choose console vs wheelie bin?
Choose console bins for office environments where security and discretion are important. Choose wheelie bins for warehouses, back-office areas, or businesses with high document volumes. Consoles are indoor-focused, wheelie bins are outdoor storage.
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