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

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