Trusted Confidential Shredding Across Manchester
Part of a Legacy Built on Trust & Responsibility
Our Story
Document & Data Shred Ltd is proud to be part of the Elsa Recycling Group — a family business with over 54 years of heritage in responsible waste management. That legacy of integrity and care is at the heart of everything we do.
From our purpose-built facility in Stockport, we provide confidential shredding and secure document destruction services across the North West and nationwide — helping organisations of all sizes protect their sensitive information with confidence.
Our mission is simple: to make secure document disposal effortless, reliable, and environmentally responsible. Every document we destroy is recycled into new paper products, saving approximately 19 trees per tonne of paper processed.
- Certified to BS EN 15713, ISO 27001 & BSIA standards
- Staff vetted to BS 7858 — uniformed & identifiable
- Certificate of destruction provided on every job
- State-of-the-art CCTV, alarms & vehicle tracking
Our Milestones
Trusted Since 1970
Our Core Values
Everything we do is guided by four founding principles that ensure our clients receive a service they can trust completely.
Security
State-of-the-art facilities protected by CCTV, alarms, and vehicle tracking software. Our uniformed, vetted staff are held to the highest industry standards to keep your data safe at every stage.
Compliance
We operate in full accordance with BS EN 15713, GDPR requirements, and ISO standards. Every collection is completed with a certified certificate of destruction for complete peace of mind.
Reliability
As part of the Elsa Recycling Group — a long-established family business — we deliver consistent, flexible collection schedules tailored to your needs, so your confidential waste is never left to chance.
Environmental Responsibility
Destroyed documents are recycled into new paper products, keeping waste out of landfill. Every tonne of paper recycled saves up to 14 trees, making your shredding service a sustainable choice.
Accreditations & Certifications
Our services are underpinned by the highest industry standards, giving you complete confidence in the security and compliance of your document destruction.
BS EN 15713
We operate in full compliance with BS EN 15713, the European standard for the secure destruction of confidential material. This certification governs every stage of our collection, handling and shredding process.
GDPR Compliant
Our confidential shredding and waste disposal services are designed to help your organisation meet its obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation, protecting sensitive personal data at every step.
ISO 9001
Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001, demonstrating our commitment to consistent, high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement across all operations.
BSIA Member
As a member of the British Security Industry Association, we adhere to the strict professional and ethical standards expected of leading security service providers across the UK.
Certificate of Destruction
Every shredding job is completed with a fully auditable Certificate of Destruction, providing documented proof of secure disposal to satisfy regulatory, legal and compliance requirements.
BS 7858 Vetted Staff
All personnel are uniformed, identifiable and vetted in accordance with BS 7858, the standard for security screening of individuals employed in a secure environment.