Document Shredding Articles: Do I Need to Remove Staples, Paper Clips, or Rubber Bands Before Shredding?

Do I Need to Remove Staples, Paper Clips, or Rubber Bands Before Shredding?

Short answer: No! With MicroShred’s professional document shredding services, there’s no need to remove staples, paper clips, rubber bands, or other light metal fasteners before shredding your documents.

Unlike standard office shredders, which often require time-consuming preparation and removal of small metal items, MicroShred uses powerful industrial-grade shredders that are built to handle:

  • Metal staples

  • Paper clips

  • Binder clips

  • Rubber bands

  • Spiral notebooks

  • Light file fasteners


🧾 Save Time — Let MicroShred Handle the Details

Our goal is to make secure document destruction as simple and stress-free as possible. With MicroShred, you don’t need to spend valuable time sorting through paperwork or removing minor materials.

Just drop your documents into our secure, locked collection containers, and we’ll take care of the rest — safely shredding all materials on-site using our advanced mobile shredding trucks.


✅ What You Can Shred Without Preparation:

  • Documents with staples and clips attached

  • Rubber-banded paperwork

  • Files in manila folders or envelopes

  • Light bound documents or booklets

  • Documents with Post-it notes or small attachments

Our shredding process is designed for maximum efficiency and total security, whether you’re shredding office paperwork, legal files, medical records, or personal documents.


Choose MicroShred for Hassle-Free, Secure Shredding

Whether you’re a homeowner, business, or organization in South Florida, MicroShred delivers fast, compliant, and eco-friendly shredding services — with zero prep required.

📞 Call (305) 999-9254 or 📧 [email protected] to schedule your shredding service today.