FAQ

1. What can I expect from Midway Document Destruction?
2. What makes Midway Document Destruction different from other Shredding Companies?
3. Why do I need to securely shred my documents, can’t I just throw them away?
4. Do I need shredding services if I already have recycling service?
5. How secure are my documents with Midway Document Destruction?
6. Does Midway Document Destruction offer a certificate to ensure a secure shredding process?
7. What happens to my documents and waste once it is shredded?
8. We shred our documents in-house.  Why should we outsource our shredding?
9. We store our records. Why should we shred them?
10. Does Midway only shred paper?
11. Does Midway Document Destruction offer different sizing options?

What can I expect from Midway Document Destruction?
Midway Document Destruction is a division of Midway Moving & Storage; the number one rated moving company in Illinois. The Midway family delivers nothing but the best to ensure a stress free, cost-effective, secure, and confidential shredding process.

What makes Midway Document Destruction different from other Shredding Companies?
Not only is Midway Document Destruction one of the most secure and cost-effective shredding companies, Midway Document Destruction is the only shredding company in Chicago that partners with non-profit organizations across Illinois to create jobs for people with disabilities. We also donate a portion of the proceeds back to these non-profits.
Saving The Environment. Destroying Disability Barriers.

Why do I need to securely shred my documents, can’t I just throw them away?
Each year nearly 9 million Americans are victimized by identify fraud resulting in $50billion in damages. Midway Document Destruction protects your employees and your clients by keeping their information safe, secure, and confidential.

Do I need shredding services if I already have recycling service?
Yes, absolutely. While recycling services reduce the amount of paper waste going into landfills, it does not protect the information within the documents before they are recycled. Midway guards your confidential documents and the information within them all the way from your office until they are shredded to an unreadable pulp and ultimately recycled.

How secure are my documents with Midway Document Destruction?
Midway Document Destruction is one of the most secure shredding and destruction companies, meeting or exceeding industry standards. Midway assures that all shreds are secure and confidential, from point of pick up to the final destruction process:

• Midway’s Document Destruction complies with federal privacy laws such as FACTA, HIPAA and Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and is AAA certified by the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID).
• Secure bins are delivered to your location that will remain locked until it reaches Midway Document Destruction’s checkpoint located in our state of the art destruction and storage facility. The lock will only be removed when under surveillance.
• The entire shredding process is under surveillance to ensure the most secure shred possible.
• The end product that is so fine it is impossible to put back together.

Does Midway Document Destruction offer a certificate to ensure a secure shredding process?
Yes, Midway Document Destruction provides affidavits documenting the destruction of your confidential documents and electronic waste.

What happens to my documents and waste once it is shredded?
After Midway shreds your documents into an unreadable fluff, the remains are securely transferred to a recycling facility where they are reprocessed for other purposes, such as recycled household paper items.

We shred our documents in-house. Why should we outsource our shredding?
Outsourcing your shredding is a terrific way to cut costs because it frees up your employees for more profitable business pursuits. Midway’s facility can shred two tons of paper in one hour; our large capacity allows us to be very cost-effective. Installation of an in-office shredder can be expensive, and the machine itself can be noisy and distracting for other employees. If your business requires on-site document destruction, our Mobile Shredding Truck is available to service you.

We store our records. Why should we shred them?
Once a document is no longer useful, it becomes a liability. By shredding it, you eliminate any possibility that it will be accessed unlawfully. Additionally, privacy legislation may require your business to destroy documents after a certain period of time. A Midway Document Destruction specialist can help you design and storage and shredding schedule that will keep your company in compliance with state and federal laws.

Does Midway only shred paper?
No, Midway Document Destruction securely shreds paper of all types, as well as nearly any confidential storage devices, such as:

• Credit Cards
• Identification Badges
• Computers
• Laptops
• Hard Drives
• Medical equipment
• Cellular Phones
• CD-ROMs and DVD ROM
• USB Flash Drives
• CD’s and DVD’s
• Floppy Disk
• Zip Disk
• X-Rays
• Video tapes
• Cassette Tapes
• and much more…

Does Midway Document Destruction offer different sizing options?
Yes, Midway has a solution for all of your shredding needs. All of our bins are secured with a lock that is only opened under surveillance. We offer 3 sizing options:

• 95 Gallon Security Cart
  • 300 lbs maximum capacity
  • 24’W X 29’D X 44” H
  • 12 inch rubber wheels
  • Paper slot with deflector
  • External locking system
  • Heavy Duty Design
• 65 Gallon Security Cart
  • 200 lbs maximum capacity
  • 23’W X 29’D X 42” H
  • 12 inch rubber wheels
  • Paper slot with deflector
  • Internal locking system
  • Slimmer design
• Security Cabinet
  • 80 lbs maximum capacity
  • 15 ¾’’L X 22 ¾ W X 36” H
  • Front loading paper slot
  • Internal locking system
  • Attractive furniture piece