The best Home Office Paper Shredders are very reasonable in cost and will get the job done. Whether it’s destroying personal and legal documents, CDs, DVDs, Credit cards or even staples these units can handle it. Security levels of P-3 & P-4.
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Amazon 8-Sheet Shredder
Basics 8-Sheet Capacity, Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder, 4.1 Gallon
The Amazon Cross-cut shredder slices diagonally in both directions to destroy paper, credit cards and more. In Auto (on) mode, shredding begins once the machine detects something to be shredded, and then it stops automatically when shredding is complete. The reverse function makes it possible to retrieve un-shredded or partially shredded documents, plus helps prevent paper jams. This Paper Shredder will automatically shut off to protect the motor if it runs beyond its maximum run time or begins to over-heat.
Aurora AU1220XA 12 Sheet Shredder
Aurora AU1220XA 12 Sheet Crosscut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 5.2 gal Wastebasket
The Aurora AU1220XA 12 Sheet Shredder is a Cross-cut shredder and will take up to 12 sheets at the same time. This shredder will also destroy credit cards and small paper clips into strips of 3/16″ x 1-9/16″. Designed with a security level P-3, a continuous run time of 3 minutes, 0verload and thermal protection, 4-mode power switch (auto-off-reverse-forward), 5.2-Gallon bin and LED indicator lights (standby & overheat).
Fellowes 16 Sheet Powershred
Fellowes Powershred 79Ci 100% Jam Proof Medium, Duty Cross, Cut Shredder, 16 Sheet Capacity, Black/Dark Silver
The Fellowes 16 Sheet Powershred 79Ci is a Cross-Cut Shredder (5/32″ x 1-1/2″). This shredder can handle up to 16 sheets at one time and will destroy CDs, DVDs, credit cards, staples, and paper clips. This shedder is designed with SafeSense Technology (child & pet safe) that stops shredding (Security Level P-4) when hands or paws touch the paper opening. Continually shreds for up to 20 minutes before a 30 minute cool down period is needed.
Amazon 18-Sheet Shredder
Amazon Basics 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder
The Amazon Cross-cut shredder turns paper into small confetti-like pieces measuring 4 by 35 mm; meets security level P-3 standards and shreds up to 18 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time. This shredder will not only shred paper, but destroys staples, small paper clips, CDs, DVDs, and credit cards as well. Designed with a built-in overheat shut-off, 3 push-button controls (power/auto, forward, and reverse), LED status indicators (power, overheat, overload, and door open) and a 30 minutes continuous run time.