The Local Shred-it Alternative for Vancouver
Family-owned, BC-based, rated 4.8★ on Google. No contracts. No fuel surcharges. Same-day quotes across the Lower Mainland.
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Public Google ratings as of May 2026.
Who We Are
INFOshred is a locally owned, Maple Ridge-based mobile shredding company serving Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We are the local alternative to Shred-it for businesses that want no-contract pricing, certificate-of-destruction documentation, and a phone number that’s answered by the people who run the trucks.
Why Lower Mainland Businesses Switch from Shred-it
No Hidden Fees
Flat per-bin or per-pound rate. No fuel surcharge, no environmental fee, no annual escalators. Your quote is your invoice.
No Lock-In Contracts
Month-to-month or per-pickup. Cancel any time with a phone call. No 3-year contracts, no auto-renewal traps.
Local & Fast
Run from Maple Ridge by people who answer the phone. 24-48 hour dispatch for most addresses. Same-day often available.
INFOshred vs Shred-it: Side-by-Side
| INFOshred | Shred-it (Vancouver) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | ✓ Locally owned, Maple Ridge BC | Stericycle (US corporate) |
| Google Rating | ✓ 4.8 ★ (34 reviews) | 2.4 ★ (62 reviews) |
| Contracts | ✓ None required | Multi-year, auto-renew |
| Fuel / Environmental Surcharges | ✓ None | Standard |
| Certificate of Destruction | ✓ Every job | Every job |
| Witnessed On-Site Shredding | ✓ Yes | Yes |
| Same-Day Quotes | ✓ Direct: 604-716-9464 | Call centre |
| Hard Drive Destruction | ✓ Yes | Yes |
| Hours | ✓ 7 AM – 7 PM, 7 days | Business hours |
| PIPEDA Compliance | ✓ Yes | Yes |
Explore INFOshred Services
Ready for a real quote in under 5 minutes?
Call 604-716-9464 or request a quote online. No contract, no obligation.
Is INFOshred Right for You?
Switch to INFOshred if:
- You’re a Vancouver-area business with sensitive documents
- You’re tired of contract lock-ins and surcharges
- You need same-day or next-day pickup
- You want to witness destruction on-site
- You want to call someone who can fix problems fast
Stay with Shred-it if:
- You need unified billing across multiple provinces
- You’re locked into a corporate parent’s vendor list
- You require a Fortune 500 vendor for procurement
How to Switch in 15 Minutes
- 1Check your Shred-it contract for the cancellation notice period (usually 30–90 days)
- 2Send written notice by registered mail or certified email
- 3Call INFOshred at 604-716-9464 to schedule your first service
- 4Return Shred-it’s locked consoles — we drop off ours the same day
- 5Receive your first Certificate of Destruction within 24 hours
Mid-contract? We’ll hold your quote rate and start the day after your contract ends.
Where We Service
Mobile shredding across the Lower Mainland. Click any city for local service details:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is INFOshred cheaper than Shred-it?
For most Vancouver-area businesses, yes. INFOshred quotes a flat per-bin or per-pound rate with no fuel surcharge, no environmental fee, and no automatic annual price increases. Customers switching from Shred-it report 20–40% lower total cost.
Is INFOshred PIPEDA-compliant?
Yes. Every INFOshred job ends with a Certificate of Destruction documenting chain of custody from pickup through final destruction.
Can INFOshred match Shred-it’s service area in Vancouver?
INFOshred services Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, North Vancouver, Delta, White Rock, Abbotsford, Mission, and Chilliwack. See all locations.
Does INFOshred require a contract?
No. INFOshred is month-to-month or per-service. Cancelling recurring service is a phone call.
Does INFOshred destroy hard drives and electronic media?
Yes. INFOshred destroys hard drives, SSDs, backup tapes, USB drives, optical media, and electronic devices containing data. A Certificate of Destruction is issued for each destroyed device. Learn more about our hard drive destruction service →
Can I watch my documents being shredded?
Yes. INFOshred’s on-site mobile trucks shred at your location, and you can witness the destruction in real time.
How fast can INFOshred respond?
For most Lower Mainland addresses, INFOshred can dispatch within 24–48 hours for non-recurring service. Same-day service is often available.
What happens to my shredded paper after destruction?
All shredded paper is delivered to certified recycling facilities. INFOshred maintains a traceable chain from pickup through destruction to recycling.
Ready to switch?
Call 604-716-9464 or request a quote online.
We answer 7 AM – 7 PM, seven days a week.
Last updated May 28, 2026 — by Mike B., founder of INFOshred. 25+ years in the document destruction industry.
Shred-it® is a registered trademark of Stericycle, Inc. INFOshred is not affiliated with or endorsed by Shred-it. All comparisons reflect publicly available information and customer reports as of May 2026.