Business Details
40 Years
experience
Secure Document Shredding Services in Tazewell, VA
Since 2004, Southwest Shredding has provided secure document destruction services in compliance with the Federal Privacy Act of 1974. Our company furnishes clients with secure 95-gallon containers for sensitive materials, which are collected on scheduled visits and destroyed using self-contained shredding trucks directly at client locations. All shredded paper is recycled, reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility. Founded in 1986 as Southwest Sanitation Co., Inc., we expanded our recycling operations in 1990 and now process over 2,000 tons of recyclable materials monthly. Our services include secure disposal of legal documents, medical records, financial data, and obsolete business materials, alongside purchasing scrap metals and paper products.We serve Beckley, Blacksburg, Bluefield, Glade Springs, Norton, Tazewell, Wise, Wytheville, and Tri-Cities regions with dedicated equipment including bins, balers, and trailers. Our team provides certificates of destruction for all shredding services, ensuring verifiable compliance with security protocols. With decades of experience in commercial waste management, we combine operational expertise with sustainable practices to deliver reliable, secure, and economical solutions. Our dual focus on document security and environmental stewardship positions us as trusted partners in creating a cleaner tomorrow for businesses across Southwest Virginia.
Services
Shredding Services
Recycling Services
Document Destruction
Secure Containers
Scrap Metal Recycling
Equipment Rental
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We provide secure on-site shredding with certificates of destruction
- Our services comply with Federal Privacy Act of 1974 requirements
- We recycle all shredded materials, supporting environmental sustainability
- With 35+ years of experience, we offer proven waste management expertise
- We serve 9+ regional locations with dedicated recycling infrastructure
Services
Shredding Services
Secure on-site shredding of sensitive documents using self-contained trucks. We destroy legal records, financial data, medical files, and obsolete business materials at client locations. All shredded paper is recycled, combining security with environmental responsibility while meeting federal privacy compliance requirements.
Recycling Services
Commercial recycling of paper products, scrap metals, and industrial materials. We purchase loose/baled papers, corrugated cardboard, office paper, and mixed recyclables. Our integrated approach ensures shredded materials from our destruction services also enter the recycling stream, reducing landfill waste.
Secure Containers
Provision of secure 95-gallon containers for document collection. These locked consoles protect sensitive materials until scheduled pickup. Containers are strategically placed at client facilities to maintain chain-of-custody control throughout the document lifecycle.
Certificate of Destruction
Official verification for all shredding jobs. After completing on-site destruction, we issue certificates confirming proper disposal of sensitive information. This documentation helps businesses demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations and internal security policies.
Scrap Metal Recycling
Purchase and processing of industrial scrap metals. As part of our comprehensive recycling services, we handle metal waste streams from commercial operations. This service diverts valuable materials from landfills while providing economic returns to our business clients.
Questions
What types of documents can you destroy?
We handle legal documents, medical records, financial statements, tax files, credit reports, and other sensitive business materials including plastic cards and obsolete forms.
Do you provide recycling services for non-paper materials?
Yes, we purchase scrap metals alongside our paper recycling operations, offering comprehensive material recovery solutions for commercial clients.
How does the shredding process work?
We place secure containers at your facility. Our staff collects materials on schedule, then destroys documents using mobile shredding trucks directly at your location with verifiable destruction certificates.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Beckley, Blacksburg, Bluefield, Glade Springs, Norton, Tazewell, Wise, Wytheville, and Tri-Cities regions across Southwest Virginia with regular service routes.
Are your services compliant with privacy laws?
Our shredding services meet requirements of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, providing secure destruction methods and official certificates to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
What equipment do you provide for recycling?
We offer dedicated recycling containers, balers, trailers, and specialized bins to facilitate efficient collection and processing of recyclable materials at commercial facilities.