What is the difference between shredding and recycling?
PostScan Mail offers two mail disposal options to meet different needs — Recycling and Shredding.
♻️ Recycling
- How It Works: Mail is discarded into a general recycle bin with no special handling.
- Best For: Documents without sensitive or personal information (e.g., advertisements, catalogs, flyers).
- Cost: ✅ Free of charge
🔐 Shredding
- How It Works: Mail is destroyed using a secure shredder to protect sensitive content.
Best For: Documents containing personal or confidential information (e.g., financial records, legal documents).
Cost:
- $1.00 per envelope (includes up to 10 pages)
- $0.15 per additional page beyond the first 10
📌 Quick Summary
Option | Use Case | Security Level | Cost |
---|---|---|---|
Recycling | Non-sensitive, general mail | Low | Free |
Shredding | Personal or sensitive documents | High | $1/envelope + $0.15/page |