Personal Data Explained
Personal data is any information that can be used to identify an individual, and it is increasingly being stored in both physical and electronic formats. This information can include our names, addresses, phone numbers, financial information, and even our online behavior. With the prevalence of identity theft and other cybercrimes, it is more important than […]
Read MoreIdentity theft
As we all know, identity theft is a growing problem across the United States, and unfortunately, Maryland is no exception. In fact, Maryland has consistently ranked among the top 10 states with the highest rates of identity theft in recent years, according to the Federal Trade Commission. With that in mind, we want to take […]
Read MoreTorn2Shredz Joining Shred Instead

Dear Valued Customer: We are pleased to announce that Torn2Shredz, LLC has officially joined Shred Instead. Together, we are bigger, stronger and better positioned to serve our customers with top-of-the line shredding solutions. Similar to Torn2Shredz, Shred Instead is a family-owned document destruction firm that places the utmost value on providing exceptional customer service while […]
Read MoreAKA Free Shredding
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will be hosting a free shredding event this Saturday at the Home Depot in Randallstown, MD. Where: 8729 Liberty Rd | Randallstown, MD 21133 When: 12 PM – 3 PM What: Free Community Shredding Event Come join Shred instead and AKA Sorority for a free community shredding event this Saturday, […]
Read MoreClear Your Clutter Day 2013
Shred Instead will be participating in Harford County’s annual Clear Your Clutter day this weekend on April, 27th, 2013 from 11 AM – 3 PM. We will be providing free shredding services. http://sapparisolutions.com/in-the-news/news/clear-clutter-day-2013-2/ <<<< for more information.
Read MoreBethesda, MD Shred Day
Shred Instead is proud to announce that we have been asked to be part of a community Earth Day Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event. Thank you to Settlement Ink and Hilltop Consultants for including us in the wonderful event. Details Below: Shredding Company […]
Read MoreDC Free Shredding
Shred Instead is pleased to partner with The Buckley Group for the THIRD straight DC Free Shred Event This event is to be hosted by The Buckley Group on Saturday, April 16th, 2016 from 9 – 11 AM in the The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parking lot located at: 3630 Quesada St NW Washington, DC […]
Read MoreLaurel High Shred Event
Shred Instead has partnered with Laurel High School of Laurel, MD to make free shredding services available to the public during the Annual Spartan Fair & Community Expo on April 20, 2013. The public will be able to bring secure documents, junk mail, old bank statements, and any other paper materials they wish to have […]
Read MoreCustomer Appreciation Month
Throughout the entire month of April Shred Instead is inviting all established Route Service Customers to extend our shredding services to everyone in the office. This is our way of saying thank you for doing business with Shred Instead. That’s right; this will NOT cost you, your company, or any one a dime. Shred Instead’s […]
Read MoreIdentity Theft Persist
We have all heard about China hacking our super computers that have every firewall and prevention system we could dream up installed. The pentagon is quintupling, that’s right quintupling– going from 1 to 5, multiplying by 5 – or in this case increasing by 500%. The Pentagon aims to quintuple the cyber security force taking […]
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