Shredding documents you no longer need is almost necessary these days. Simply throwing away documents with identifying information could lead to identity theft.
But there are different types of shredders, so which do you choose?
There are three types of shredders available: strip-cut, cross-cut, and micro-cut or confetti-cut.
Strip-Cut Shredders


Brand: Aurora Brand: SimplyShred Brand: SimplyShred
Sheets: 8 Sheets Sheets: 10 Sheets Sheets: 20 Sheets
Shreds: Paper, CDs, Credit Cards Shreds: Paper, Credit Cards, Staples Shreds: Paper, CDs, Credit Cards, Staples, Clips
Wastebasket Size: 4.5 Gallons Wastebasket Size: 5.5 Gallons Wastebasket SIze: 7 Gallons
Price: $29.99 Price: $52.99 Price: $214.90
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Cross-Cut Shredders



Brand: Aurora Brand: Fellowes Brand: Royal
Sheets: 8 Sheets Sheets: 11 Sheets Sheets: 18 Sheets
Shreds: Paper, Credit Cards, Clips, Staples Shreds: Paper, Credit Cards, Staples Shreds: Paper, CDs/DVDs, Credit Cards, Staples
Wastebasket Size: 125 Sheet Capacity Wastebasket Size: Unknown Wastebasket Size: 8.5 Gallons
Price: $39.99 Price: $70.60 Price: $149.00
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Micro-Cut/Confetti-Cut Shredders



Brand: Royal Brand: OfficeMax Brand: Royal
Sheets: 5 Sheets Sheets: 10 Sheets Sheets: 14 Sheets
Shreds: Paper, Credit Cards, Clips, Staples Shreds: Paper, Credit Cards, Staples Shreds: Paper, CDs/DVDs, Credit Cards
Wastebasket Size: Unknown Wastebasket Size: Unknown Wastebasket Size: Unknown
Price: $59.95 Price: $126.99 Price: $137.99
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