Micro Business Enterprise: Better Shred
What is Better Shred?
Better Shred is a business enterprise of CranstonArc. It was established to meet the growing need for safe and secure destruction of sensitive documents, and to provide a source of employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.
Why Shred Sensitive Documents?
Identity theft is a serious issue facing Americans today. Approximately 10 million Americans have been affected by identity theft. Protect your personal and company financial information by destroying documents containing sensitive information.
Better Shred Provides:
- Safe and confidential shredding in a secured environment
- A full compliment of services from document pickup to disposal
- A resource for individuals to destroy personal documents reducing the risk of identity theft by destroying sensitive information
- A Certificate of Destruction is provided upon completion of the project
- Competitive pricing based on the size and scope of the project
What Does Better Shred Offer its Customers?
Security:
Documents are transported from your site to Better Shred in trucks outfitted with GPS monitoring systems. Documents are housed in a locked facility and monitored 24/7 under video surveillance.
Federal Compliance:
Better Shred is compliant with current federal regulations that were enacted to protect consumer privacy and prevent identity theft.
• Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Gramm-Leach-Bliley (AGB)
• Economic Espionage Act
Capability:
Better Shred has the capacity to shred sensitive documents to 5/16 of an inch, compliant with federal regulations.
Staffing:
Individuals working in the shredding operation are supervised by a staff of seasoned and bonded employees, guaranteeing clients the best possible service and document care. A thorough background check is conducted on all employees prior to employment.
Turn-around Time:
In most cases, Better Shred can provide a 24-48 hour turn-around on a typical shredding project. Pending shredding, sensitive documents are kept under lock and key with video surveillance 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Upon completion of the project, a Certificate of Destruction is issued to the customer.
For a quote or more information contact:
Jim O’Connor, Director
21 Palmer Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920-6533
Telephone 401-437-8827
Fax 401-437-8893
joconnor@cranstonarc.org
Better Shred - the "recycle of life"
All materials are securely destroyed and recycled to reduce the impact on our fragile environment.