A Three Stage Process

1. Introduction The Data Protection Act 1998 places responsibility on all companies to ensure that any data containing personal information is disposed of in a secure manner. As the Data Controller, we have satisfied ourselves that our client’s documents are disposed of correctly, whilst complying with this legislation. 
2. Storage prior to destruction Documents are stored in lockable containers, and emptied on-site by specialist vehicles. A numbered Waste Transfer Note showing details of the date and time, together with confirmation of the weight received, is issued at the time of collection. 
3. Destruction Each consignment is transferred to a high security operation where shredding takes place under strict supervision. The end product is baled and delivered to tissue mills where the recycling process is carried out.

50 Tonnes of Paper Waste

We believe recycling is a better environmental option than using landfill. UK paper mills recycle around 0.5 million tonnes per year of office paper waste, 50 tonnes of which are generated by Microstat. Most of this is manufactured into tissue products for use in the home and office. 

Certificates of destruction can be supplied if required. 

In addition to the above, we re-use lever arch files, manilla folders, storage boxes paper clips, plastic wallets and elastic bands. These are either returned to the customer for re-use, or sent to local schools where they can be made good use of. Please give us a call should any of these be of use to you, a nominal delivery fee may apply. 

We also ensure our company vehicles are operated in the most efficient manner, so no wasted journeys take place, and collections/deliveries are consolidated where possible. In house, we ensure all bottles, cans, plastic containers, card, paper and toner cartridges are recycled. 

Microstat plants over 100 trees per annum through our 2 environmental charities, (see charities reference) plus our own direct company planting scheme. 

By putting in place these carbon offset measures, we aim to be carbon neutral by 2009.