Paper Shredding vs. Paper Recycling: What Las Vegas Businesses Should Know

Ordinary office paper in Las Vegas can be recycled. Documents with customer, employee, or financial information should be shredded first. Las Vegas Recycling does both.

Paper recycling focuses on the material

Paper recycling is about recovering paper as a material for further processing. Offices often accumulate non-sensitive documents, printed material and packaging that may be appropriate for this stream, depending on condition and acceptance rules.

Clean office paper and cardboard are recycling. Glossy, wet, or food-soiled paper may not be. Describe what you have and we will tell you where it should go.

Shredding focuses on document handling

Shredding breaks documents into smaller pieces and is often considered when papers contain private or confidential information. Examples may include records containing personal identifiers, internal financial details or sensitive business information.

If a document has information that should stay private, do not toss it in the paper recycling pile. Shred it.

Ask us how shredding is handled if your company needs a set process, a certificate, or records for an audit. We will tell you what the service includes.

Set up a practical office paper process

Separate routine recyclable paper from documents requiring protected handling. Make sure employees understand the difference and know where to place uncertain papers. If a document belongs in a secure handling process, avoid leaving it in an open collection area while waiting for a recycling decision.

It is also wise to review how long documents must be retained under applicable policies and legal requirements. Not all documents should be destroyed immediately, even when they are no longer used every day.

Ask the right questions of a provider

When contacting LVR, explain whether the need is material recycling, document shredding or both. Describe the approximate volume and any confidentiality or documentation requirements. Ask which service is available and how the documents should be prepared.

Putting paper in a recycling bin does not shred it. A shredding job covers the documents you send for destruction. It does not, by itself, meet every rule your industry may have.

Frequently asked questions

Can Las Vegas Recycling shred documents and recycle paper?

Yes. Paper is listed among its recyclables, and paper/document shredding appears on its Services page.

Can a business rely on a specific shredding certification?

If you need a specific certificate or standard, ask before you book. We will tell you what we provide.

Discuss Paper Handling With LVR

If your Las Vegas business needs paper recycling or document shredding, call or text 702-932-7620 to discuss your materials and handling requirements.