Easy to book and easy once on site. I booked online (on their website) requesting slot on a specific day later in the same week. An hour or two later I had a confirmation in my email with an arrival window. Philippe was polite and efficient in loading up my documents for shredding. I was able to watch on a video screen on the truck as my docs were pulled into the shredder teeth. read more

Absolutely fantastic; needed to securely destroy several old hard drives and thumb drives. Highland Shredding was courteous, affordable, and fast! read more

Great job, friendly people and good price! It was worth the drive with 24 banker boxes!

This place is GREAT!! I had 40 pounds of paper -- over ten years worth of financial records -- and that was NEVER going to be done with my teeny, tiny shredder. I ran a search for personal shredding and came up with three places. One was too far away, another was also in Woburn but was not NAID-certified (very important, look it up). Neither would do my shredding immediately. When I found Highland Shredding's website, I sent owner Harry Paicopolos an e-mail for an estimate. He got back to me quickly with a rate that EASILY beat the other two. When I got to the facility, I was even more impressed with the fact that he asked if I wanted it done while I waited, which I was thrilled with. He built the secure facility with a window and a camera and monitor so you can actually sit there and watch your documents being pulverized! It was AMAZING to see how 40 pounds of paper completely filled up an industrial-sized laundry bin. It took him all of maybe eight minutes to make my papers go bye-bye. Hell, I was so impressed I even tipped him! Harry is a really nice guy who started this business after his daughter's identity was stolen ten years ago. From the bins and bins full of paper business is good -- as it should be. It's more important now that ever to make sure your documents don't fall into the wrong hands. Most shredding places around here concentrate on corporate accounts. Thanks, Harry, for providing a great service EVERYONE can AND should take advantage of! read more

On time and on budget. I would use them again and again if we weren't moving away. Why go anywhere else?

After researching local shredding options and seeing the positive reviews on Yelp, I gave Harry at Highland a call. He was very friendly and the drive to Woburn seemed a no-brainer. Everyone is very professional and you have the option to watch as your documents are securely shredded. Mary, who manages the office, could not have been nicer and Adam, Harry's nephew who did the shredding, helped carry the heavy bags from my car. What a relief this has been. Highland also does computer recycling and hard drive shredding, so I will most likely be returning for more "information destruction." read more

This is a "cutting edge" business. Seriously, they run a great business and are a great value. I have no problems supporting a business that sets reasonable expectations, meets them, and does it with a smile. Oh, and they really do have cool blades for shredding hard drives in addition to paper. Great service, great prices, and local. Perfect. read more

I've dropped of my shredding here three times over the years. Totally professional and great price. Went from my car to the bin and by the time I was home I had an emailed receipt and certificate of shredding. Absolutely great place and service. read more

I had many years of financial statements for myself as well as for several companies that I needed to shred, so after googling for shredding services in the Boston area -- and only finding faceless websites that promised to connect you with a shredding service if you filled out a long form -- I found Highland Shredding on Yelp. I called Highland and spoke to the owner Harold, who was both courteous and direct (in a good way). He was able to give me immediate answers to my various questions, and so I scheduled a time to do a drop off at the Highland facility. Once I arrived, Harold assisted me with unloading the many boxes, milk crates, and paper bags of documents that I had loaded in the back of my truck, and he allowed me to watch through a window in his office that overlooks his shredding room as he proceeded to destroy my documents. Over the phone, Harold had quoted me a $25 minimum for 3 cartons. By my estimation, I had double that, but he only wanted to charge me $30 total. I gladly paid him $40, which was still less than what I had expected to pay for immediate service. Before I departed, Harold explained to me that the shredded paper gets picked up three times a week by a recycling facility. He also explained his pick-up operation -- but honestly, I felt the 30-minute drive to Woburn was worth it so I could see Highland's facility in operation (and my documents actually being shredded). Moreover, Highland is a family-run business; +1 for that! I was so impressed that I joined Yelp just to write this review. read more

I recently had need of shredding and electronic removal services and turned to a trusted colleague for a referral. She had used Highland Shredding just a few months before my request and recommended them. My experience was excellent (and as a lawyer, I can be difficult to please!). I connected with Harry, described the job and received a detailed quote within 24 hours. The pleasant team arrived on time, did not grumble about having to go up and down stairs to our 3rd floor offices (yup, no elevator!) and removed almost 40 boxes to be shredded, several old laptops, hard drives, old CDs and floppy disks no longer in use. The invoice was timely, right on budget, and I could not have been more pleased. Highland Shredding is so different from using the "big guys" where a customer becomes a number and often gets lost in the process. I would recommend Highland Shredding to any lawyer in need of these services. Thanks, Harry! read more

I used this company a few years ago when I was cleaning out my storage unit of old company files. He was prompt and on time, shredded about 40 boxes of paper, and did it for a very reasonable price. I would definitely use him again. Nice guy to boot! read more

Went to Highland Shredding with boxes of old statements, receipts and other papers containing varying degrees of personal information from my brother's estate. Told the office personnel of my situation and that the two large boxes of material were in my vehicle. They retrieved the boxes from my car and graciously gave me the deal advertised on their Yelp page. My task that day was a sad one but Highland Shredding made it a hassle free and pleasant experience. Thanks to all involved! read more

Was cleaning out years of family bank statements, employment records, etc. Searching around for a secure shredding service, I found this place on yelp. After I called to check them out on hours etc., I filled my car with the papers and drove to their facility. Woburn location is convenient, but use navigation because they're not on a main street and in a little industrial area. They were really helpful, very friendly and quite affordable. And my mountain of top secret papers was gone in a flash. I like that they are a local business and not a giant chain. Their service and prices made what could have been a pain a breeze. And they do pickups if you can't get up there. Highly recommend Highland! read more

I just have to say what a great experience I had with Highland Shredding. Their representative, Dennis, was just here and finished shredding my documents, and it could not have gone more smoothly. As promised, he called before he arrived, and once here he quickly and efficiently shredded my ten boxes and within minutes he was done! Harry, the owner, could not have been more receptive or helpful in scheduling the appointment, which was scheduled at my convenience. I was given a one hour window, such a help when trying to manage so many details involved with a move. Their pricing is excellent, and I agree with others who say that the five star rating is definitely earned. Don't put off shredding those documents! It was so easy and cost effective to have them come here, to my house, and shred them right in my driveway! What a find!!! read more

Great service - prompt and courteous. Their mobile service was perfect for us. A wonderful local business.

I chose Highland Shredding because of all the five star reviews so I'm pleased to add my own to the bunch after my experience today. If I had known how quick, easy, and affordable it would be to get rid of boxes and boxes and boxes of personal paperwork, I would have done this long ago. Harry was warm and friendly when I walked in without an appointment and I was out the door in less than 15 minutes. Highly recommended! read more

Highland Shredding is WONDERFUL. My medium sized company had to shut down due to Financial problems. We had alot of confidential documents that we didn't know what to do with. I called Highland Shredding of Woburn, MA. I have to say how pleased I am with there services. They physically came to the office, picked up all of the documents and mailed us proof that the shredding had been done and disposed of. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

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Fast, efficient, friendly, secure, helpful and reasonably priced. I would definitely use this service again!

I was looking for a place where I can shred my boxes full of paper and I searched online and I found highland shredding and this place has a 5 star rating and I called them up and they had good pricing but you know I took time to look for other places to see if I found a better price but highland had the best and I call the next day and this guy gives me an attitude for double checking the price and says he can't do business with me because he has a bad feeling and he's worked there for 40+ years. Worst service I've ever experienced this yelp page is a false representation of them. read more

I just had Highland Shredding out to my house to shred 10 boxes of years and years of paper. They were here when they said they'd be here and 10 minutes later all 10 boxes were shredded. The office couldn't have been more helpful when I initially called and were able to accommodate the date and time I requested their mobile services. Use this company! I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

I'm a professional organizer and recently worked with a client in Cambridge with too much shredding to face doing it on her own (a few bankers boxes full) so we needed to find a commercial option. But she preferred to have on-site shredding rather than just a pick up of documents to be shredded somewhere else. Highland was great to work with; scheduling was really easy, and they were able to arrange a truck exactly for when we wanted it. They kept me posted on arrival time, arrived when they said they would, and they were in and out in a flash! I will definitely recommend them to other clients in the future. read more

Excellent service, great owner! Came to my location, arrived right on time and was done in 10 minutes. Very reasonable prices. I would never use a different shredding service after using Highland! Very highly recommended! read more

I contacted Harry at Highland Shredding after making the decision that trying to shred 30 years worth of financial records on my Staples shredder was not time well spent. I contacted Harry Paicopolas at Highland Shredding who quoted me a price for his shredding services that I couldn't refuse. His company is conveniently located in Woburn where you have a "ringside" view of the shredding process through a rather large window that overlooks the factory floor where his shredding machines are located. I was quite concerned that any shredding process would be done efficiently and confidentially. This window provided me with exactly that security. I would highly recommend Harry for anyone interested in doing personal or professional shredding. You will not be disappointed! read more

Great price, easy to do business with. This was for getting rid of old, personal financial records and I'm glad I chose them!

Excellent overall experience! I just got back from my first visit to Highland Shredding (or any paper shredding company for that matter!), and I am so impressed with Harold the owner, and the entire operation! We had a decade worth of financial statements, old bills, and other personal papers that continued to accumulate, so the search began for what to do with these documents. I had it with personal home shredders breaking all the time... so I saw some other positive Yelp reviews, and decided to give them a try... and I am so glad I did! It was quick, easy, convenient, and very reasonably priced! Plus, Harold was super nice! I will definitely be back, and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Highland Shredding! read more

Great people and good value. Used them twice. reliable

Needed to have sensitive documents shredded. Mary and the rest of the team were great and flexible. Excellent customer service. Will definitely use them again. read more

Just dropped off 650 pounds of old office records and some old hard drives. We were greeted and assisted with courtesy. Price was righteous. Highly recommended. read more

Highland Shredding was AWESOME! Very reasonable for a small business. They came when promised and took care of everything quickly. Also, they were very friendly as well as professional. I highly recommend them. Dr. Ellen Wolk read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Shredding is an expensive proposition and it's really hard to find someone to do residential/small job shredding. Look no further, this company is amazing! My mother is elderly and in the process of moving to a senior community. She is one of those people who has saved every piece of paper she ever saw. Every bill, every canceled check, every bank statement--going back to the 70s! In today's world that's a big deal because there is a [expletive] waiting behind every dumpster ready to steal your identity. I was desperate to find some easy way to get rid of all this stuff. ENTER HIGHLAND SHREDDING AND HARRY PAICOPOLOS. I emailed late Wednesday night to get a quote and by Friday morning these guys were at the door exactly on time (a few minutes early actually) with their mobile shredding truck. They loaded bags and boxes of docs into the truck and let me watch on a little video display outside truck as all of the docs were pulverized. It was fabulous and the whole thing took about 10 minutes. The cost was $135 and was so convenient. We could have gone to their facility for less but to me this was worth it, i would have paid double what they charged. Also, for an extra $5 they took the hard drive from my mother's old computer to destroy back at their facility. This is not only a very safe and economical way to get rid of stuff, it's green too. Okay, I'm done. Just do it. read more