About us
The Shred Authority provides document and data destruction and storage services to assist our customers in meeting Privacy Rule requirements. The core competency of The Shred Authority is the secure destruction and storage of sensitive documents and other confidential items for corporate and residential customers.
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
20 years of experience
Services we offer
Onsite and offsite document and data destruction for businesses, Paper and computer recycling, Security container distribution, Hard drive destruction, Secure storage, Product destruction. Residential services are accepted via walk-ins only.
Services we don't offer
Free Paper Shredding.
Amenities
Eco Friendly Accreditations
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
25%
Accepted Payment Methods
- PayPal
- American Express
- Financing Available
- Check
- Visa
- Discover
- MasterCard
Our recent projects
- 1
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Reviews
4.721 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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| 81% | ||
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BRENT C.
Jun 2018
Paper Shredding
Met my expectations. Hefty bags of paper to be shredded was dropped off at their facility in Alsip. Very quick transaction that was very reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Would use this provider again for these needs.
Mishawn K.
Apr 2016
Paper Shredding
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Diane A.
Nov 2015
Paper Shredding
It went very well. The Shredd Authority gentlemen were all very nice and professional.
The only issue is location, they are on the south side of Chicago, I live Northwest.
This was an Angie's Deal, however in the "Deal" it never mentioned that there was not a pick up service nor did it mention the vendor location.
Kathleen C.
Sep 2015
Paper Shredding
unknown
Nikki F.
Aug 2015
Paper Shredding
unknown
Kiesha L.
Jul 2015
Paper Shredding
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Laura B.
Jul 2015
Paper Shredding
unknown
Leigh H.
Jun 2015
Paper Shredding
- I didn't use the service and was disappointed they moved from the city to Alsip. This change of location was inconvenient and the good deal no longer was a good deal when it wasn't used and I was out the money.
Rhea B.
Mar 2015
Paper Shredding
They wouldn’t accept it, as it was expiring, even though they offer the same deal now. It took them 2 days to get back to me. However, my initial conversation with them at purchase was fine. I'd consider them in the future, although I might go with a closer one.
Bruce F.
Mar 2015
Paper Shredding
Professional and prompt
Jennifer R.
Mar 2015
Paper Shredding
Appointment was made within 1 week of the request, at a time/day I selected. Was supposed to be called in the morning with an approximate time, but had to call around mid-morning to find out a time. Service providers were helpful, friendly and efficient. I appreciate the service and our ability to SAFELY dispose of the decades of old files we were purging! Thank you!
Darlene S.
Feb 2015
Paper Shredding
I have not been contacted by The Shred Authority after submitting payment for this special offer service for $20 credit for $40 toward paper shredding. I left a message for the owner to contact me and I have not received a phone call. I am concerned this offer was a scam.
Mary K.
Feb 2015
Paper Shredding
unknown
Bruce F.
Jan 2015
Paper Shredding
unknown
Response from The Shred Authority
"Hi [member name removed], Thank you for you review and for choosing The Shred Authority for your document destruction needs. Please let us know if we can do anything else for you. We appreciate your business. Thanks again. - Jazmine O."
Donna P.
Jan 2015
Paper Shredding
All of the people were nice. Everything went great.
Eileen B.
Dec 2014
Paper Shredding
unknown
MARY H.
Sep 2014
Paper Shredding
unknown
Bob K.
Sep 2014
Paper Shredding
No problems and everything worked out just fine. They were very helpful and I cant complain!
EDMOND P.
Jun 2014
Paper Shredding
unknown
Barbara M.
Jun 2014
Paper Shredding
unknown
Maria I.
May 2014
Paper Shredding
Went to the address at 2416 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago using the downloaded map from their website.
At that address there was a sign stating that they had moved to their other location at 4101 W. 124th Place in Alsip, Illinois.
So I turned around and went to that address.
When I got there I saw 2 Shred Authority trucks but no designated parking for Shred Authority so I parked by one of those trucks. I also had to ask (there were 2 men working nearby) where the entrance was located.
When I entered the building it was dark and I couldn't tell what kind of business this was. Went all the way back until I saw what looked like an industrial elevator and asked the person in it where was The Shred Authority? After peaking through various doors I found Mr. Landry.
He said they were still getting things organized since the move. That was evident because there was furniture and equipment out of place.
After unloading the 8 bankers boxes from my car and putting them on a cart that was by the back door I asked if I could see the boxes shredded. He said I could not because the building was not set up and running yet. I told him I was concerned for my documents and he reassured me that they were secure. That is their business. "That is what we DO," he said.
We went back to his office so he could give me a receipt. The paper says that the boxes have been destroyed utilizing "Pierce and Tear". But again not while I was there. Hopefully in the coming days when things are up and running they will.
Before I left I asked if the boxes were secure on that cart by the back door? He said not to worry; he was going to get them and that things are secure.
I would have given a much better rating if things had been up and running. I wish I had known they were moving. I would have waited in order to feel more secure that my documents were in teeny tiny pieces by now.
I'm putting my trust in them because they are on Angie's List, they are an accredited BBB business, and is NAID Certified.
At that address there was a sign stating that they had moved to their other location at 4101 W. 124th Place in Alsip, Illinois.
So I turned around and went to that address.
When I got there I saw 2 Shred Authority trucks but no designated parking for Shred Authority so I parked by one of those trucks. I also had to ask (there were 2 men working nearby) where the entrance was located.
When I entered the building it was dark and I couldn't tell what kind of business this was. Went all the way back until I saw what looked like an industrial elevator and asked the person in it where was The Shred Authority? After peaking through various doors I found Mr. Landry.
He said they were still getting things organized since the move. That was evident because there was furniture and equipment out of place.
After unloading the 8 bankers boxes from my car and putting them on a cart that was by the back door I asked if I could see the boxes shredded. He said I could not because the building was not set up and running yet. I told him I was concerned for my documents and he reassured me that they were secure. That is their business. "That is what we DO," he said.
We went back to his office so he could give me a receipt. The paper says that the boxes have been destroyed utilizing "Pierce and Tear". But again not while I was there. Hopefully in the coming days when things are up and running they will.
Before I left I asked if the boxes were secure on that cart by the back door? He said not to worry; he was going to get them and that things are secure.
I would have given a much better rating if things had been up and running. I wish I had known they were moving. I would have waited in order to feel more secure that my documents were in teeny tiny pieces by now.
I'm putting my trust in them because they are on Angie's List, they are an accredited BBB business, and is NAID Certified.
Response from The Shred Authority
"Hi [removed member name], Thank you for the review. My apologies for the disarray during our move. Be rest assured that your material was shredded in thorough and ecologically friendly manner. Feel free to contact me directly with any future concerns. Best regards, John Landry"
Peggy R.
May 2014
Paper Shredding
unknown
Alan S.
Apr 2014
Paper Shredding
It was simple and easy.
Lisa J.
Jan 2014
Paper Shredding
They accepted any size bags, their price was great, they were very helpful, helped me carry the bags in and I would recommend them.
William F.
Jan 2014
Paper Shredding
I would definitely go back. *Very* hard to find.
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The Shred Authority is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Shred Authority accepts the following forms of payment: PayPal, American Express, Financing Available, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Yes, The Shred Authority offers free project estimates.
Yes, The Shred Authority offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Shred Authority does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The Shred Authority offers emergency services.
Yes, The Shred Authority offers warranties.
The Shred Authority offers the following services: Onsite and offsite document and data destruction for businesses, Paper and computer recycling, Security container distribution, Hard drive destruction, Secure storage, Product destruction. Residential services are accepted via walk-ins only.
Free Paper Shredding.