Mobile document shredding service

Accountants, law firms, medical and dental practices, schools, councils and other small to mid-sized businesses with confidential records.

Per-visit or per-bin pricing on regular schedules, plus one-off clean-out jobs charged by volume or weight. Recycled paper may bring a small extra income.

• Reliable and trustworthy with confidential material
• Driving and basic vehicle upkeep
• Sales and building regular contracts
• Record keeping and paperwork

• Public liability insurance, plus cover for the vehicle and equipment (check whether you need goods in transit or professional indemnity)
• Privacy and data rules your clients must meet, so check what proof of destruction they expect
• Vehicle weight and licence class for a shredder truck, check with your state transport authority
• Workplace health and safety for moving machinery and dust, and workers compensation once you hire
• Whether staff handling sensitive records need police checks, especially for schools or health clients

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $120,000, depending on the vehicle and shredder you choose. Treat this as an estimate and compare quotes for trucks, equipment and insurance before committing.

Check the vehicle weight and licence class for a shredder truck with your state transport authority. Also check what proof of destruction clients expect under privacy and data rules, insurance needs, and whether staff need police checks for school or health clients.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many regular contracts you build and the types of clients you serve. Accountants, law firms, clinics and schools are common client groups to approach.