What is the difference between shredding and discarding?

PostScan Mail offers two mail disposal options to meet different needs — Discard and Shred.

♻️ Discarding

• How It Works: Mail is typically 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

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