I've spent the last 2 days going through all my paperwork dating back 7/8 years, couple of bits even before that, and I've ended up with 5 carrier bags full. I've shredded all stuff with bank details like statements, credit card bills etc, but should I shred receipts, phone bills, mobile bills etc? I just want to put it all in the recycling bin but my mum says I should shred it all.
Yeah, you should destroy anything with your personal details on. I'm not one to fuss over this sort of thing but there are some very clever scammers out there these days. You could always just chuck it on a bonfire. Much quicker than sitting at the shredder for 7 years worth of paperwork.
Shred EVERYTHING tigger - your phone bills have your name, address, and telephone number on - receipts will have the last 4 digits of your bank card. Shred the lot - the recycling bin is a great place for identity thieves. Setting fire to it would be a nice idea though!
I shred loads of stuff and put it in our papecard recycling bin, but I understand some councils don't like shredded paper mixed in with sheets of paper- I read that some want you to put it in the grass/garen waste. If recycling is important to you you may want to check your council's website for details
Yep, I'm going to let it cool down a bit and then carry on. Don't know any gardeners so I'll try and stuff what I can in the recycling bin. Probably take a few weeks to get rid of as there is quite a lot and it seems to expand when shredded! Lol