American Mobile Shredding
We shred on site!
At American Mobile Shredding, we believe that every business deserves the highest level of security and peace of mind when it comes to managing sensitive information. Our unique mobile paper shredding service not only prevents identity theft and data breaches but also saves you valuable time and effort. Imagine a scenario where rather than worrying about the piles of unshredded paperwork, you can focus on what truly matters - your business. Our professional team arrives at your location equipped with state-of-the-art shredding technology, transforming your confidential documents into irretrievable pieces before your eyes. With a commitment to sustainability, we take the shredded material to recycling centers, ensuring your business practices align with environmentally friendly standards. Experience the convenience and reliability of on-site shredding, and elevate your data protection strategy with a trusted partner right in your community.
Our Promise
Save time and labor by letting American Mobile Shredding do the heavy lifting. We provide secure, confidential, mobile paper shredding service anywhere in the Chicago metropolitan area—often available within just 24 hours. To make the process completely hassle-free, we provide complimentary security containers for your office and completely free estimates.
Call today to secure your records: Local: 708-345-8974 | Toll-Free: 855-468-4437
We Serve
Protect your business with Chicago’s trusted on-site document destruction experts, established in 1992. Our full-service team comes to your location, collects your records, and shreds them right in our truck before we even leave your parking lot. We go beyond the industry standard of two-inch shreds by destroying your documents into one-inch pieces, providing you with double the security.
What Our Customers Say
We have been extremely satisfied by the response time, attention to detail, and overall great customer service of your company. Not only do you provide on-site shredding services at the bank itself, but also to our customers and neighbors with our quarterly shredding events.
I would like to thank American Mobile Shredding for an excellent experience getting all of my documents shredded on-site. They are professional, courteous, and affordable! I will definitely be calling them again!
I want to express my appreciation for American Mobile Shredding’s timely, expert, respectful and friendly service during the past six years. You and your staff are always a pleasure to deal with whether at my office or within my community for on-site document destruction. I highly recommend your services to all!
It was great meeting the American Mobile Shredding team as they are very professional, timely, and efficient. The on-site shredding was amazing and is the most secure service in the industry! We'll be using American Mobile Shredding again and again!
What We Offer

35 Gallon
Lockable - Ideal for office or corporate setting
36" x 23" x 16"
Holds 100 lbs.

65 Gallon
Lockable - Ideal for high volume areas or printing rooms
42" x 29" x 23"
Holds 200 lbs.

95 Gallon
Lockable - Ideal for high volume areas or printing rooms
42" x 34" x 23"
Holds 300 lbs.
- Fireman founded
- Certificate of destruction
- Free estimates
- Walk-in service available
- On-site service
- Weekly, bi-weekly, and Monthly pickups
- Paper purging
- Shred events



Security Protection with our On-site Shredding Services

Don't let cumbersome, piling file boxes become a security nightmare. Tossing confidential records in the garbage leaves your business exposed to information theft and dumpster divers. With millions of Americans falling victim to identity theft, carelessly discarded sensitive material is a serious liability for any company. At American Mobile Shredding, we understand the absolute necessity of keeping strict control over your documents. That is why our secure, on-site destruction services go well beyond standard paper. We will safely shred anything that holds confidential data—including microfilm, microfiche, cassette tapes, and VHS cartridges—ensuring your business remains completely protected.
Environmentally Friendly

Once your confidential records are securely shredded on-site, our job isn't done. We transport all of your shredded waste directly to a trusted recycling facility. From there, the material is baled and shipped to paper mills to be repurposed into new, recycled paper products. With American Mobile Shredding, you can safely eliminate your sensitive documents while actively protecting the environment.
FAQs About Shredding
How do I contact you?
You can reach us by calling 708-345-8974 or 855-468-4437, or by filling out our online contact form.
When you reach out, we will provide a completely free estimate. We can be anywhere in the Chicago metropolitan area within 24 hours to deliver thorough, discreet, and secure on-site shredding. Ask us about our complimentary specialized security containers to safely hold your sensitive papers until we arrive!
Can you tell me about your company?
Since 1992, American Mobile Shredding has been the Chicago metropolitan area's most trusted partner in secure document destruction. We pride ourselves on delivering a service that is rapid, efficient, and cost-effective without ever compromising your security. With just one phone call, our full-service team comes directly to your business, securely transfers your records to our truck, and shreds them completely on-site. To guarantee your absolute privacy, we destroy all documents into one-inch pieces—half the size of the standard two-inch industry norm.
Why should I shred?
Tossing confidential files in the regular trash leaves your business completely exposed. Dumpster divers can easily rummage through your garbage to steal sensitive data, creating a massive security nightmare. With millions of Americans falling victim to identity theft every year, carelessly discarding sensitive material is a serious liability.
Choosing to securely shred your documents is the smartest way to protect your business, your employees, and your clients.
The American Mobile Shredding Advantage:
- Comprehensive Destruction: We shred paper files as well as anything else that stores confidential information.
- Total Peace of Mind: Eliminate your liability and rest easy knowing your sensitive data is gone for good.
- <pOn-Site Security: We come to you! All shredding and recycling is handled safely right on your premises.