The following list of shredders were selected based upon security and convenience. This includesÂ type of cut, the number of pages cut per pass, the size of business and the materials that can be shredded. We have personally used Fellowes shredders and have found them to be the best.

Tips to picking the shredder(s) that’s right for you:Â

Size of office: Larger bins means longer times before emptying.
Type of cut: Cross-cut is more secure and meets all the privacy protection law requirements.Â Strip cuts are only secure when mixed in very large quantities.
Quantity to order: Place by fax machines, copiers, central areas, executive offices, etc.
Sheet capacity per pass: Higher capacity means faster shredding times and more convenience to the employees which equals security.
Shredding materials: Paper, CD-ROMs and credit cardsÂ for storage media, and paper clips and staples for convenience.

Fellowes offers the following tools to assistance in your best shredder choice:

Large Office: 10 or more employees

PowershredÂ® C-480C Jam Proof, Cross-cut, 24-26 sheet capacity per pass, 16″ paper width.
The FellowesÂ® PowershredÂ® C-480C provides superior performance for large offices with 10 or more users. NEW Jam Proof System eliminates frustrating jams by preventing overloads and powering through misfed paper. Time-saving sheet capacity indicator measures paper as you shred to ensure maximum capacity at every pass. Auto-Oilâ„¢ coats the cutters for you to enhance performance and extend shredder life. SafeSenseÂ® Technology stops shredder immediately when hands are too close to the opening. Heavy duty 1.9 HP motor shreds 24-26 sheets per pass into 5/32″ x 1-1/8″ cross-cut particles. Durable steel cutters accept credit cards, staples, and small paper clips, while a designated safety slot accepts CDs. Extra wide 16â€ paper entry allows continuous feeding of 132-column paper. Includes a 37.5-gallon pull-out wastebasket for easy waste disposal and auto start/stop shredder operation. Shuts off automatically and alerts operator when wastebasket is full or door is ajar. Door offers convenient holder for oil, manual, and shredder bags.

Price: $2310.97 (33% savings over MSRP)
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PowershredÂ® C-420C Jam Proof, Cross-cut, 24-26 sheet capacity per pass, 12″ paper width.
The FellowesÂ® PowershredÂ® C-420C provides superior performance for large offices with 10 or more users. NEW Jam Proof System eliminates frustrating jams by preventing overloads and powering through misfed paper. Time-saving sheet capacity indicator measures paper as you shred to ensure maximum capacity at every pass. Auto-Oilâ„¢ coats the cutters for you to enhance performance and extend shredder life. SafeSenseÂ® Technology stops shredder immediately when hands are too close to the opening. Heavy duty 1.9 HP motor shreds 24-26 sheets per pass into 5/32′ x 1-1/8′ cross-cut particles. Durable steel cutters accept credit cards, staples, and small paper clips, while a designated safety slot accepts CDs. Wide 12â€ paper entry allows continuous feeding of 80-column paper. Includes a 32-gallon pull-out wastebasket for easy waste disposal and auto start/stop shredder operation. Shuts off automatically and alerts operator when wastebasket is full or door is ajar. Door offers convenient holder for oil, manual, and shredder bags.

Price: $1672.47 (33% savings over MSRP)

Medium Size Office/Departments: 6-10 employees

Â PowershredÂ® C-380C Cross-Cut, 14-16 sheet capacity per pass
The FellowesÂ® PowershredÂ® C-380C is a powerful, all-purpose shredder designed to meet the needs of a department with a range of 6-10 users. Features the exclusive Turbo Jam Release button to power through jams. Heavy duty 1.7 HP motor shreds 14-16 sheets per pass into 5/32′ x 1-1/8′ cross-cut particles as fast as 300 sheets per minute. Durable steel cutters accept credit cards, staples, and small paper clips, while a designated safety slot accepts CDs. Wide 15â€ paper entry allows continuous feeding of 132-column paper. Includes a 31.6-gallon pull-out wastebasket for easy waste disposal and auto start/stop for quick, convenient shredder operation. Shuts off automatically and alerts operator when a jam occurs, wastebasket is full, or door is ajar. Door offers convenient holder for oil, manual, and shredder bags.

Price: $1452.27 (33% savings over MSRP)

PowershredÂ® C-320C Cross-cut, 14-16 sheet capacity per pass
The FellowesÂ® PowershredÂ® C-320C is a high performance shredder designed to meet the needs of a department with a range of 6-10 users. Features the exclusive Turbo Jam Release button to power through jams. Heavy duty 1.7 HP motor shreds 14-16 sheets per pass into 5/32′ x 1-1/8′ cross-cut particles as fast as 300 sheets per minute. Durable steel cutters accept credit cards, staples, and small paper clips, while a designated safety slot accepts CDs. Wide 10â€ paper entry shreds standard documents and continuous-feed 80-column paper. Includes a 24.6-gallon pull-out wastebasket for easy waste disposal and auto start/stop for quick, convenient shredder operation. Shuts off automatically and alerts operator when a jam occurs, wastebasket is full, or door is ajar. Door offers convenient holder for oil, manual, and shredder bags.

Price: $1133.37 (33% savings over MSRP)

Small Office: 1-5 Employees

PowershredÂ® C-220C Cross-cut, 12-14 sheet capacity per pass
Designed for use by up to 5 people, the FellowesÂ® PowershredÂ® C-220C provides the perfect blend of size, power, and features for any small office. Features the exclusive Turbo Jam Release button to power through jams. Shreds 12-14 sheets per pass into 5/32â€ x 1′ cross-cut particles as fast as 250 sheets per minute. Durable steel cutters accept credit cards, staples, and small paper clips. Equipped with a heavy duty motor and a 9-1/2′ paper entry. Includes a 15-gallon pull-out wastebasket for easy waste disposal and auto start/stop for quick, convenient shredder operation. Shuts off automatically and alerts operator when a jam occurs, wastebasket is full, or door is ajar. Door offers convenient holder for oil, manual, and shredder bags.

Price: $601.77 (33% savings over MSRP)

PowershredÂ® C-120C Cross-cut, 12-14 sheet capacity per pass
Designed for small office use by up to 5 people, the FellowesÂ® PowershredÂ® C-120C is ideally priced to fit a small business budget. Features the exclusive Turbo Jam Release button to power through jams. Shreds 12-14 sheets per pass into 5/32′ x 1′ cross-cut particles as fast as 250 sheets per minute. Durable steel cutters accept credit cards, staples, and small paper clips. Equipped with a heavy duty motor and a 9-1/2′ paper entry. Includes a 13-gallon pull-out wastebasket for easy waste disposal. Shuts off automatically and alerts operator when a jam occurs, wastebasket is full, or door is ajar. Slim design fits between file cabinets, in common areas or along side a desk.

Price: $459.97 (33% savings over MSRP)

Home Office / Personal

Micro-Shred MS-460Cs Cross-cut, 10 sheet capacity per pass
The innovative FellowesÂ® MS-460Cs is ideal for small business use. MicroShred feature shreds up to 10 sheets per pass into 5/64 x 5/16â€ micro-cut particles as fast as 100 sheets per minute. NEW Ultra-Quiet Operation with virtually silent motor for use in shared spaces or cubicles. Patented SafeSenseÂ® Technology stops shredder immediately when hands are too close to the paper opening. Equipped with an 8.75′ paper entry, the MS-460Cs easily accepts letter or legal size documents, and features durable steel cutters that accept staples. Designated safety slot with 1-gallon media wastebasket accepts CDs, and credit cards. Shredder automatically shuts off and alerts operator when a jam occurs, 6.4-gallon pull-out wastebasket is ajar, or shredder is overheated. Window allows user to see if wastebasket is full. Auto start/stop ensures quick, easy shredder operation. Includes casters for portability.

Price: $331.97 (33% savings over MSRP)

Micro-Shred MS-450Cs Cross-cut, 7 sheet capacity per pass
The innovative FellowesÂ® MS-450Cs is ideal for use in the home or office. MicroShred feature shreds up to 7 sheets per pass into 5/64 x 5/16â€ micro-cut particles as fast as 60 sheets per minute. NEW Ultra-Quiet Operation with virtually silent motor for use in shared spaces or cubicles. Patented SafeSenseÂ® Technology stops shredder immediately when hands are too close to the paper opening. Equipped with an 8.75′ paper entry, the MS-450Cs easily accepts letter or legal size documents, and features durable steel cutters that accept staples. Designated safety slot with 0.78-gallon media wastebasket accepts credit cards and CDs. Shredder automatically shuts off and alerts operator when a jam occurs, 4.5-gallon pull-out wastebasket is ajar, or shredder is overheated. Window allows user to see if wastebasket is full. Auto start/stop ensures quick, easy shredder operation. Includes casters for portability.

Price: $216.27 (33% savings over MSRP)

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Intellishred SB-99Ci Cross-cut, 17 sheet capacity per pass
INTELLISHREDâ„¢ SB-99Ci SHREDDER Shredding Reinvented â€“ combines intelligent innovation with world-class durability for maximum productivity. NEW Jam Proof System eliminates frustrating jams by preventing overloads and powering through misfed paper. Time-saving sheet capacity indicator measures paper as you shred to ensure maximum capacity at every pass. Shreds 17 sheets per pass into 5/32â€ x 1-1/2â€ secure cross-cut particles. Patented SafeSenseÂ® Technology stops shredder immediately when hands are too close to the paper opening. Space-saving design with large, shared-use 9-gallon pull-out bin and casters. 2-Year Worry-Free Product and Service Warranty plus Lifetime Cutter Warranty.

Price: $283.47 (33% savings over MSRP)

Intellishred SB-89Ci Cross-cut, 15 sheets capacity per pass
INTELLISHREDâ„¢ SB-89Ci SHREDDER Shredding Redefined â€“ smart features and dependable performance for increased efficiency. NEW Jam Proof System eliminates frustrating jams by preventing overloads and powering through misfed paper. Time-saving sheet capacity indicator measures paper as you shred to ensure maximum capacity at every pass. Shreds 15 sheets per pass into 5/32â€ x 1-1/2â€ secure cross-cut particles. Patented SafeSenseÂ® Technology stops shredder immediately when hands are too close to the paper opening. Stylish, contemporary design with easy-empty 7-gallon pull-out bin and casters. 2-Year Worry-Free Product and Service Warranty plus Lifetime Cutter Warranty.

Price: $239.47 (33% savings over MSRP)

Intellishred PS-79Ci Cross-cut, 12 sheet capacity per pass
INTELLISHREDâ„¢ PS-79Ci SHREDDER Shredding Redesigned â€“ practical upgrades for reliable, convenient shredding. NEW Jam Proof System eliminates frustrating jams by preventing overloads and powering through misfed paper. Time-saving sheet capacity indicator measures paper as you shred to ensure maximum capacity at every pass. Shreds 12 sheets per pass into 5/32â€ x 1-1/2â€ secure cross-cut particles. Patented SafeSenseÂ® Technology stops shredder immediately when hands are too close to the paper opening. Sleek, modern design with easy-empty 6-gallon pull-out bin and casters. 2-Year Worry-Free Product and Service Warranty plus Lifetime Cutter Warranty.