Who We Are
Shred Aware is a Humboldt County–based information destruction and records management company founded in 2009 to provide a secure, local alternative for confidential document destruction. We support businesses, government organizations, and individuals with controlled handling and consistent procedures.
Our Mission
Shred Aware protects physical and digital information for businesses, government, and individuals through secure destruction, records management, and documented chain-of-custody. We deliver disciplined customer care with controlled handling and audit-ready accountability on every service.
Our Vision
Shred Aware sets the standard for secure information handling across California through consistent processes, documented outcomes, and responsible end-of-life management for physical and digital records.
How We Got Started
Shred Aware was founded in 2009 when third-generation Humboldt native Kyle Visser recognized the need for a secure, local document destruction company in our community. He opened his business, originally called Shred Tec, in a small Arcata warehouse and began shredding documents for local businesses and individuals.
As more companies began to trust and utilize our services we quickly outgrew this first warehouse and shredding equipment. So we moved operations to Eureka, CA in 2013. Now, the company is housed in a much larger warehouse and office facility on the corner of 3rd and X streets — it’s better suited for the scale of information destruction required to service our community’s needs. Read more about the services we offer.
We adopted a new direction in September 2014 when we changed our name to Shred Aware and look forward to a bright future servicing the information destruction and protection needs of Northern California.
How We Give Back
Working with Developed Employment Services
We work closely with our sister company Developed Employment Services, a business dedicated to creating connections to the community for people with developmental disabilities. Developed Employment Services helps us fill available positions with individuals that have developmental disabilities. These employment opportunities offer individuals long-term employment and training, benefiting both the individuals and our community. Employing those with developmental disabilities is not done at the expense of security or safety. There is always a supervisor present to make sure confidentiality is maintained and that everyone remains safe at all times.
Shred Aware is also an active member of the Chambers of Commerce in Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, Fortuna, Rio Dell/Scotia, Ferndale, Garberville, Crescent City, Willow Creek, Trinity County, and Redding.
Awards and Activities in Business Community
- First certified Green Business in Eureka. Certified by Plan It Green in 2013.
- Business of the Year, Northwest Committee for employment of people with disabilities
- Green Business of the Year, Arcata Chamber of Commerce, 2012
- Small Business of the Year, Eureka Chamber of Commerce, 2014
Why choose Shred Aware
Security
Secure chain-of-custody for all your physical and digital documents, media, and records with vaulting and rapid retrieval for compliance and convenience.
Service & Support
Hands-on local support with custom schedules, rapid response for audits or emergencies, and complete documentation on every job.
Industry Expertise
NAID AAA-Certified specialists available for policy design and training to ensure compliance, prevent data breaches and protect your business.
Flexible Pricing
Right-sized containers, recurring pickups, one-time purges, and multi-site projects built to match volume, budget, and schedule.