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Hard Drive Shredding Service

The #1 secure onsite hard drive shredding solution across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

DiskShred provides hard drive destruction services for some of the most prestigious companies, as well as the armed forces, health services, global banks and more.

Over the last five years, we’ve securely disposed of more than 1.5 million data-bearing devices, including Hard Drives, CDs, and USBs.

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A harddrive, SSD, USB awaiting shredding by Vyta's DiskShred shredding service

What can be shredded?

  • Hard drives (HDD)
  • External hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSD)
  • Backup Magnetic Tapes (DLT, DAT, CCTV, VHS and Reel)
  • Floppy Disks and Zip Disks
  • USBs and Memory Sticks
  • CDs, DVDs and Blue Ray
  • Mobile Phones, Smartphones, PDAs
  • RAM, ID cards and much more
View our Shredding Brochure

Reasons to choose DiskShred for your onsite hard drive shredding

From as little as £2.25 per device

Certificate, symbolising a certified shredding process

Certified and accredited process

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Custom built, state-of-the-art shredding trucks

stopwatch showing we shred atleast twice as fast as competitors

We shred at twice the industry standard rate

onsite or offsite shredding

Offer onsite or offsite shredding

Ultra-fine 6mm debris shredding

Ultra-fine shredding to 6mm particles

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How data-safe is the hard drive shredding process?

Our shredding services shreds devices down to 6mm, the required debris size by the Ministry of Defence and aligns with the recommendations of the UK National Cyber Security Centre.

Advanced CCTV systems

We also offer our clients encrypted CCTV footage of the shredding process, which is searchable by serial number, allowing you to instantly witness any specific devices destruction.

symbol of CCTV, for the CCTV recorded footage of DiskShred shredding hard drives
image showing DiskShred shreds hard drives down to ultra fine 6mm particles

Protection through shredding sizes

DiskShred shreds to 6mm, the required debris size by the Ministry of Defence and aligns with the recommendations of the UK National Cyber Security Centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hard Drive Shredding the best solution?

Yes, for organisations that cannot wipe data-bearing devices, shredding is the most secure method, outperforming alternatives like crushing or degaussing for data protection.

What certifications does Vyta have?

Vyta is the most highly accredited shredding service provider in the UK, Ireland, and Europe, boasting top industry certifications such as ADISA (with the highest rating) and DIPCOG, approved for use with the UK Ministry of Defence. Additionally, all Vyta personnel are rigorously security vetted to BS 7858 standards. See our Certifications.

Do you issue Certificates of Destruction (CoD)?

Yes, every client receives a Certificate of Destruction after we shred their hard drives and destroy the data. These certificates serve as vital records for GDPR compliance evidence.

What happens to the shredded material after destruction?

As part of our commitment to Sustainability, we responsibly recycle all shredding debris, meaning materials such as Aluminium, Copper and Steel can be repurposed into new devices, reducing your carbon footprint.

Can I witness the shred in person?

Yes! We allow clients to witness the shredding from within our shredding trucks, we know how critically important secure data disposal can be.

Can you remove the hard drives from laptops or servers before shredding?

Yes, our team of experts are trained to remove data-bearing media from all manner of devices before safely moving them to the truck for shredding.

“I have nothing but positive feedback about the crew at our office this morning.
They were very efficient, friendly, helpful and professional”

Get a Quote for the Secure Destruction of Your Devices

Our Efficient & Secure Onsite Shredding Process

 DiskShred operates an efficient and secure 8-stage process for onsite shredding:

 

 

  • Calendar counting down the dateSTAGE 1
    You tell us what you want to destroy and when you want us to do it
  • Moving Truck symbolSTAGE 2
    Our mobile shredder arrives at your premises at the agreed date and
    time
  • Vetted staff iconSTAGE 3
    Our security-vetted employees transfer your hard drives or media into the shredding truck
  • A barcode for devices being scanned into the asset registerSTAGE 4
    Clients have the option for asset serial numbers to be recorded and catalogued
  • Hard Drive being shredded in the onsite shredding processSTAGE 5
    The media is shredded down into 20mm fragments, or as small as 6mm on request *
  • Certificate icon to symbolise complianceSTAGE 6
    We provide you
    with a certificate of destruction as proof
    of regulatory obligations
  • Recycling iconSTAGE 7
    We carefully
    dispose of the debris according to government and environmental regulations
  • CCTV icon for DiskShred's CCTV recorded shredding of devicesSTAGE 8
    Clients can choose to receive CCTV footage of the destruction searchable by asset serial number

* You can witness the destruction first-hand in our special guest viewing area.


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Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say About DiskShred

Just wanted to say thanks for the speedy and efficient service. It’s reassuring to know all our equipment has been dealt with properly.

Software Development Firm

I was more than happy with the systems that you have in place and the operator who did the shredding.
It was all executed to a standard that we were hoping for and I would not hesitate to recommend your company to others.
Many thanks!

Government Department

Just a note to say I was very impressed with the technical specs & the quality of professionalism of the shredding crew.
Looking forward to inviting our compliance team to sit in on 2023 rounds of site shreds rather than dread it 😊

Software Company

Brilliant job by the guys last week – very efficient process. Thank you to all concerned and for arranging the visit.

Accounting firm

Safeguard your data with secure onsite shredding

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Vyta provides sustainable, secure and cost-effective solutions for the responsible management of your IT asset lifecycle. Our services are key to protecting your data, maximising value, managing corporate risk and meeting sustainability goals.

Vyta are winners of the Kings Award for Sustainable Development in 2024

CONTACT US

info@vyta.com
+44 (0) 28 9084 7913

Vyta Great Britain
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Unit 28 Little Boyton Hall,
Roxwell, Chelmsford CM1 4LN, United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 33 0551 9983

Vyta Republic of Ireland
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Unit 66 Block 503, Greenogue Business Park
Rathcoole, Dublin D24 F300, Ireland
Tel +353 (0) 1257 3232

Vyta Northern Ireland
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Unit 1 Mallusk View, Central Park
Newtownabbey BT36 4FR, Northern Ireland
Tel +44 (0) 33 0551 9983

Vyta Germany
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Am Aspenhaag 5
65451 Kelsterbach
Germany
Tel +49 69 667737104

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