Mobile Document Shredding Service

Mobile document shredding services bring secure on-site paper destruction to businesses and residences using truck-mounted shredders, ensuring compliance and security.

With data security regulations requiring secure disposal and businesses generating tons of confidential documents, mobile shredding services generate revenue of $110,000-$330,000 annually with profit margins of 45-60%.

The business requires shredding truck with mobile shredder ($40,000-$150,000), secure collection containers, route management software, and NAID certification for secure destruction.

Services include scheduled on-site shredding for businesses, one-time purge projects, residential shredding events, hard drive destruction, and secure recycling.

Pricing typically $75-$150 per service for businesses, $8-$12 per banker box.

Success factors include NAID AAA certification demonstrating security standards, reliable scheduled routes, professional uniformed service, competitive pricing, and building recurring commercial accounts.

Most services operate on monthly or quarterly scheduled routes visiting business clients.

The business requires significant truck investment but generates recurring revenue from business accounts.

Medical offices, legal firms, financial services, and government agencies are primary clients requiring compliance with data protection laws.

Marketing focuses on businesses with compliance requirements, property managers, and residential shredding events.

With data privacy regulations strict and identity theft concerns continuing in 2025, mobile shredding offers opportunities for entrepreneurs providing certified secure document destruction at clients' locations ensuring compliance and peace of mind.