If a department is interested in shredding services, or has service questions/issues, please contact:

Property Services Coordinator
270-809-4435
msu.surplus@murraystate.edu

See Containers here (PDF)

All sizes of containers have a slot to insert documents for shredding and are locked for secure storage until destroyed. Each department will receive the key.

Cost Per Pickup:

• $9 for 30 and 100 lb. containers
• $17 for 200 lb. bulk container
  
• $25 for 300 lb. bulk container
  
• Charges will be billed directly to each department for payment with a Purchasing Card.
  

Pick-up Options:

Departments may choose a 4 weeks or 8 weeks schedule.  On the scheduled pick up day, the vendor will pick up the container and take it to their secure shredding truck, and then return the empty container to the department. Departments are welcome to watch the shredding process.

Shredding - Container Service Request (PDF)

Bulk Service:

• Should departments require shredding on a larger scale, bulk shredding is available.
• A minimum of 40 cubic feet is required to qualify for bulk shredding.
• Shredding must be readied in advance of scheduling.
• All papers should be free of foreign matter such as binders, binder clips, paperclips, etc. (staples are fine to be left in).
• When ready, complete and submit the form Shredding-Bulk Service Request. This form can also be found on our forms page.
• Departments will be required to store their own items for shredding until the scheduled date.
• Bulk shredding will be billed at $0.14 per pound.
• The Shredding vendor will invoice the department. The invoice must be paid with a Purchasing Card.
• A Records Destruction Certificate is required. Additional information can be found at the University Libraries webpage.
• Proof of destruction can be provided upon request.

Shredding - Bulk Service Request (PDF)