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I use JS1’s exact process, software and hardware. That is just too eerie. I however only shred once I have a full banker’s box, which I take to a commercial shr
by SomeHacker44 8y ago
I use JS1’s exact process, software and hardware. That is just too eerie. I however only shred once I have a full banker’s box, which I take to a commercial shredder for a big toss for $100, once or twice a year.
- ericd 8y agoWhy a commercial shredder rather than a $100 crosscut (Amazon Basics makes some pretty good ones)? I actually find the shredder pretty fun to use.
- jdietrich 8y agoMost inexpensive shredders have a very low duty cycle, so they'll cut out or overheat if you shred continuously for more than a couple of minutes. That's fine if you shred a couple of documents at a time, but it's infuriating if you have a big box of documents that need to be shredded. Heavy-duty shredders capable of continuous use are bulky and heavy, which is a significant issue if you live in a small apartment.
- kkarakk 8y agojust burn em in a trashcan
- smileypete 8y agoI use a cylinder of wire mesh on something heatproof, in the garden. Better than a cheap shredder by miles, and some nice heat that makes it pleasant in wintertime. :)
- igravious 8y agoDomestic burning of household waste is illegal where I live, I would have thought it would be illegal most places in the Western world by now. Burn paper = CO2; shred paper = more paper.
- ericd 8y agoAh makes sense. I guess I just do it as I need to, since I don’t do the document buffering thing.
- coldtea 8y agoOr a fireplace...
- notduncansmith 8y agoEven more fun is supervising a young child doing the shredding :)
- SomeHacker44 8y agoIt takes many hours to shred and not worth my time. I have a shredder for the rare cases I need something shredded NOW.
- lotsofpulp 8y agoStaples will shred for a $1 a pound, and a banker’s box is at most 30lbs.
- SomeHacker44 8y agoStaples does, but indirectly. Your stuff goes into a lock box. Does it get shredded? No idea.