Shredding bag vs locked bin: which suits your office?
Most Melbourne offices need one of two secure options: a tamper-evident document destruction bag for occasional clear-outs, or a locked 240L bin for ongoing confidential paper. Both feed the same off-site shredding process with a certificate of destruction. Use this comparison to pick the right fit, then order from our secure document destruction hub.
Quick comparison
| Feature | Destruction bag | Locked 240L bin |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small offices, home offices, staff exits, one-off clear-outs | Ongoing daily or weekly confidential paper |
| Price | From $79 per bag | From $199 per bin per year (at-call) + $79 delivery |
| Security | Numbered tamper-evident seal | Locked slot bin; you keep the key |
| Storage | Folds flat until needed | Stays in the office or print room |
| Collection | When the bag is full / ready | Weekly, fortnightly, 4-weekly or at-call |
| Certificate | Provided | Provided |
Choose a bag if…
- You only clear confidential paper a few times a year.
- You lack floor space for a wheelie bin.
- You want a one-off cost without an annual service.
Order document destruction bags online, or start from the bags section on the hub.
Choose a locked bin if…
- Reception, accounts or clinical staff drop paper in every day.
- You need a visible, locked container for compliance culture.
- You prefer scheduled collections so bins never overflow.
See locked document bin hire for frequencies and fees.
Still unsure?
Call 1300 292 783 and we will match you to bags, bins or an archive clean-out. Full options: document shredding and destruction Melbourne.
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