Frequently Asked Questions

FAQS

Does Minnkota Recycling shred residential or home office documents and hard drives?

Yes, MinnKota Recycling will accept and destroy documents and hard drives at our facility located at 809 4th Avenue North in Fargo, ND. Receiving closes a half hour prior to the closing time. Please call ahead for an appointment and instructions 701-293-8428 or 1-800-726-3164.

MinnKota Recycling has been endorsed by NAID for the destruction of computer hard drives. The AMS-150 Hard Drive Shredder shreds the hard drive into 1 ½” shred width, rendering the hard drives to complete physical destruction. Once the hard drives are destroyed, each customer will receive a certificate of destruction.

Hard Drive Info

Electronic media and devices are a rapidly growing part of our waste stream. Most of this e-scrap contains confidential information. In the wrong hands, the misuse of this information could have dire consequences. Our destruction method eliminates the risk and protects your company from compliance violations.

MinnKota has been endorsed by NAID for the destruction of computer hard drives. The AMS-150 Hard Drive Shredder shreds the hard drive into 1 ½” shred width, rendering the hard drives to complete physical destruction. Once the hard drives are destroyed each customer will receive a certificate of destruction.

We have an office shredder. Why would we need a shredding service?

Using a shredding service, such as MinnKota Recycling, is much more cost-effective. You avoid unnecessary labor, maintenance, and disposal costs. In addition, you do not deal with the noise and dust that office shredders produce.

Can we use your shredding service for a one-time or annual record clean-out?

Yes, we can meet any of your service requirements. We offer flexible schedules to accommodate one-time or annual record clean-outs.

Do staples, paper clips or paper binders need to be removed?

No. These items can all remain with your documents saving you considerable time.

What happens after the material is shredded?

Once shredded, the material is compressed into approximately 1,400 pound bales and securely stored until they are shipped to a recycling mill where they are pulverized and made into new paper products.

Can I view the destruction?

For highly sensitive material, or if required by your business, MinnKota can accommodate client observation, which allows you to view the destruction process.