Choosing a Shredder - Key Questions

KEY QUESTIONS

What data formats will need to be shredded: documents with staples and paper clips? Computer disks? Continuous forms? CD’s?
How many people/departments handle sensitive data?
How much information will need to be shredded every day? Every week? The actual amount usually turns out to be double the estimated amount.
How many shared copiers and printers are in your office? Ideally, a shredder would be located at each so that not-so-perfect copies or printouts can be easily destroyed.
What level of document security (shred size) do you require?