Every business and household runs on paper it cannot simply drop in the recycling bin. Tax records, client files, medical paperwork, old contracts. Throwing them out whole is how personal information ends up in the wrong hands. Pacific Northwest Shredding has handled secure document destruction across the Seattle area since 1989, giving local businesses and residents a certified way to destroy sensitive paper for good. Our motto puts it plainly: your business is nobody's business.
Free Security Containers for Every Client
Most shredding companies charge monthly rental fees for security bins, adding ongoing costs to every invoice. Pacific Northwest Shredding takes a different approach: we provide all document collection equipment at no charge to our service clients. No rental fees, no equipment deposits, no surprise line items for container maintenance. Your investment covers destruction services only, while we supply the professional receptacles your office needs.
This complimentary equipment provision reflects our philosophy of partnership over transaction. When Mark Guarin Mamon founded this company in 1989—originally as Pacific NW Recycling, Inc. before our current focus on secure destruction—he built the business on long-term relationships rather than nickel-and-dime billing. Thirty-six years later, that commitment continues through our second-generation family leadership.
Secure document shredding for Seattle businesses and homes
We shred for offices, clinics, firms, and households across Seattle and the surrounding cities. Whether you have a single box from a home office or a storage room full of archived files, the process is the same. Your documents are collected, kept under a secure chain of custody, and destroyed to NAID AAA standards. Nothing is read, sorted, or set aside. It all goes to destruction.
Trusted Document Shredding Service in Seattle — Hear From Our Customers
"Don't need to go anywhere else for your shredding needs. Mark was an absolute pleasure to work with. Great communication, showed up on time, friendly and very well priced. Our company will be using PNWS every time!"
Mark Gray"The best service. Don't waste your time with other companies. Cheaper than any other company, trust me you will be happy."
Jorge Lopez"I have used Mark's services for my business for seven years now. He is consistent, professional, kind, communicative, and genuinely all-around good vibes!"
Brittan SchwartzSecure Shredding Containers Sized for Your Workspace
Different office environments require different solutions. We offer three container sizes designed to match your space constraints and document volumes, each featuring locking mechanisms that prevent unauthorized access or retrieval.
9-Gallon Under Desk
Container
Our compact desk-side solution holds approximately 35 pounds of paper while fitting discreetly beneath standard office workstations. Individual employees handling sensitive documents daily—HR personnel, financial staff, legal assistants, medical records clerks—benefit from immediate secure disposal without leaving their workspace. Lock-and-key access ensures documents remain protected until collection.
32-Gallon Executive Security Console
The most popular choice for Seattle professional offices, our executive console accommodates roughly 100 pounds of material while presenting a sleek, furniture-grade appearance appropriate for reception areas, copy rooms, and executive suites. The narrow deposit slot accepts standard documents while preventing retrieval, and the locking cabinet keeps contents secure between service visits.
64-Gallon High-Volume Security Container
High-traffic areas generating substantial document volumes—central filing departments, mailrooms, medical records sections, and accounting pools—require larger capacity solutions. Our 64-gallon containers hold approximately 200 pounds of paper, reducing the frequency of required pickups while maintaining the same security standards as smaller units.
How our document shredding works
Our mobile shredding truck comes to you. Your documents are loaded and destroyed on site, and you can watch it happen in real time on the truck's viewing screen, so there is no wondering whether your files were handled properly. When the job is done, we provide a certificate of destruction for your records, and the shredded paper is baled and recycled. We recycle 100% of the paper we destroy. If on-site service is not practical for your location, we also offer secure off-site destruction under the same chain of custody.
What we shred
Bring us paper of any kind. Statements, invoices, tax returns, medical and legal files, HR records, printouts, and anything carrying names, account numbers, or signatures. You do not need to pull out staples, paper clips, or folder fasteners. If you are not certain whether something should be destroyed, the safe answer is usually to shred it, and we are happy to talk it through.
Built for compliance
A lot of document shredding is not optional; it is the law. Rules like HIPAA, FACTA, and GLBA require businesses to dispose of personal information securely, and the penalties for getting it wrong are real. We help Seattle businesses stay on the right side of those rules. Every job is handled by background-checked staff, backed by a certificate of destruction, and carried out to NAID AAA Certified standards, the highest in the document destruction industry.
One-time purges and ongoing service
Some clients need a single cleanout. Others want a locked container in the office that we empty on a regular schedule. We do both. For ongoing clients, we provide secure collection containers at no charge, in sizes that tuck under a desk or hold months of paper, so sensitive documents have a safe home until pickup day.
Why Seattle businesses choose Pacific Northwest Shredding
We have protected information for more than 600 clients across Western Washington since 1989. We are a family-run, minority-owned company, and we treat a single home pickup with the same care as a long-standing commercial account. We carry $2 million in general liability insurance, every team member passes a 7-year background check and drug screening, and our pricing is straightforward with no surprises.
Serving Seattle and the surrounding area
A lot of document shredding is not optional; it is the law. Rules like HIPAA, FACTA, and GLBA require businesses to dispose of personal information securely, and the penalties for getting it wrong are real. We help Seattle businesses stay on the right side of those rules. Every job is handled by background-checked staff, backed by a certificate of destruction, and carried out to NAID AAA Certified standards, the highest in the document destruction industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you shred on site or take documents away?
Both options are available. Most customers choose mobile, on-site shredding so they can watch their documents destroyed in real time. We also offer secure off-site Destruction.
Do I need to remove staples and paper clips?
No. Leave them in. Staples, paper clips, and folders can go straight into the bin.
Will I get proof the documents were destroyed?
Yes. We provide a certificate of destruction on request for every job.
How much does document shredding cost?
It depends on the volume and whether you need a one-time service or regular pickups. Contact us for a straightforward, no-surprises quote. Equipment drop off and pick up fees may apply.
Is your company certified?
Yes. Pacific Northwest Shredding is NAID AAA Certified, the top security standard for document destruction companies.
Get a document shredding quote
Ready to clear out your sensitive paper the secure way?
Call Pacific Northwest Shredding at
(206) 322-8461 or request a quote through our site, and we will handle the rest.
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Request Your Free Security Container Audit
Not sure which containers your office needs or where to place them for maximum employee compliance? Contact Pacific Northwest Shredding for a complimentary security container audit. We'll assess your workspace, document flow patterns, and volume estimates, then recommend a customized equipment configuration at no cost or obligation.
Contact Us
Protect your sensitive documents from the moment they leave your employees' hands. Call (206) 322-8461 or email mark@pacificnwshredding.com to schedule your consultation.
Pacific Northwest Shredding provides secure container services throughout Seattle, King County, Snohomish County, Pierce County, and the greater western Washington region.
