Shredding

The PSC Document Destruction Service is a reliable, convenient, state-of-the-art process that ensures sensitive paper materials remain secure from the time of collection until destruction.

Services offered include:

Lockable storage containers provided to HHS Operating and Staff Division (OpDiv and StaffDiv) customers in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area for convenient collection of sensitive documents
Assurance of secure handling:
- All personnel assigned to pick up sensitive paper documents from customer locations are cleared for and carry a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card
- All personnel assigned to handle HHS material onsite or offsite are background checked
Transport of materials to a local, secured site for destruction, where material is shredded under closed circuit surveillance and then recycled
Receipt of service requests, data collection, and billing done using an automated system
A biweekly pickup of sensitive materials is scheduled, and arrangements for additional (unscheduled) collections are made, upon customer request
Agency’s annual shredding data provided upon request to assist with recycling initiatives
Easy ordering of containers or requests for shredding service at https://propshop.psc.gov

Offered to:

All federal agencies

Performance:

95% of orders placed on the biweekly schedule will be picked up by their due date.

90% of special orders placed for pickup (outside of the biweekly schedule) will be completed within three (3) business days of receipt.

95% of telephone inquiries will be responded to within one (1) business day.

Rate:

$0.21 per lb*

*Additional charge of $70 for special pick-up requests outside of the biweekly schedule.

Contact:

301-443-6340; robyn.evans@psc.hhs.gov

https://propshop.psc.gov