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Shred Instead is a locally-owned mobile document destruction company, dedicated to providing professional shredding services. We are strategically positioned to serve commercial, residential, and government customers in Maryland, Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and North Carolina.

Our commitment to delivering professional shredding services with a personal touch allows us to exceed customer expectations on a daily basis.

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What Our Clients Say

Customer service Susan was great and the gentleman that did the shredding very nice and both very polite.

Barbra B.
Residential Client

The gentleman was very nice, friendly and fast. Just because of him I would use this company again.

John N.
Business

Excellent shredding service done at my convenience and right at home. I will definitely recommend service. Thank you.

Tina D.
Residential Client

Convenient, easy, and friendly! Love getting rid of documents and being greeted with smiles. Everyone is so helpful too. Don’t even have to lift a finger. Thank you!!!

Monica S.
Residential Client

So fast and easy! Your on site staff was helpful and courteous! Thank you!

Alfred D.
Residential Client

So fast and easy! Your on site staff was helpful and courteous! Thank you!

Eugene M.
Residential Client

Easy to schedule, work done timely and efficiently, arrived when they said they would, the technician (Azende) was professional and courteous. Highly recommend Shred Instead.

Thomas A.
Business Client