Who We Are.

Shred Aware is a Humboldt County–based information destruction and records management company founded in 2009 to provide a secure, local alternative for confidential document destruction. We support businesses, government organizations, and individuals with controlled handling, consistent procedures, and audit-ready documentation.

Our Mission.

Shred Aware protects physical and digital information for businesses, government, and individuals through secure destruction, records management, and documented chain-of-custody. We deliver disciplined customer care with controlled handling and audit-ready accountability on every service.

Our Vision.

Shred Aware sets the standard for secure information handling across California through consistent processes, documented outcomes, and responsible end-of-life management for physical and digital records.

What Makes Us Different

Fast and Efficient

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Experienced Professionals

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Competitive Prices

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Friendly & Reliable

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How We Operate

Shred Aware’s security program is built on repeatable controls: controlled collection, restricted handling, documented procedures, and audit-ready reporting.

 

People and Training

  • Background screening and controlled onboarding practices

  • Confidentiality expectations and role-based access

  • Ongoing training to reinforce handling requirements

 

Facility and Operations

  • Secured work areas and monitored operations where applicable

  • Visitor control and escorted access where required

  • Equipment checks to maintain destruction consistency

 

Chain-of-Custody

  • Documented handling from pickup or intake through final disposition

  • Certificates of Destruction and supporting logs available for compliance and audit files

How We Give Back

Community and Workforce Impact

Shred Aware partners closely with Developed Employment Services to create long-term employment and training opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Work is supervised and structured to maintain security expectations while strengthening community participation.

 

Sustainability and Responsible Operations

Shred Aware emphasizes recycling and responsible processing of paper and end-of-life electronics whenever possible, supporting both information security and environmental stewardship.

 

Business Community Participation

Shred Aware maintains active relationships with local business organizations and chambers to support long-term community accountability and regional service excellence.