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Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1 
Aurora AS420C Desktop-Style Cross-Cut Paper Shredder
- Aurora Desktop Style Crosscut Paper Shredder with Basket
- 4.5-inch throat width
- Basket with handle
- 40-sheet basket capacity
- Measures 9 x 7 x 10 inches
SaleBestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2 
AmazonBasics 8-Sheet High-Security Micro-Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder with Pullout Basket
- High-security, micro-cut shredder with 8-sheet capacity; destroys credit cards, CDs, and DVDs (one at a time)
- Shreds paper into tiny pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches)
- 2 minute continuous run time with 40 minute cool down time; Auto start and manual reverse to clear paper jams
- 3-gallon pullout bin; 8-3/4-inch-wide paper feed; thermal protection with auto shut-off
- Measures 16.5 by 7.75 by 12.25 inches; Backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year Limited Warranty.
SaleBestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3 
Sentinel FM120P 12-Sheet High Security Micro-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder with Pullout Basket, Black
- Shreds up to 12 (twelve) sheets of paper, one CD/DVD or one credit card at a single pass - separate CD slot means you shred discs without dulling the blades
- 4mm x 10mm Micro-Cut shred is security level 4 rated - shreds 6 feet per minute (72 sheets per minute)
- Auto start/stop, manual reverse function, lighted over-heat indicator, ultra-quiet operation and casters make it easy to move the shredder to any location
- A large 5 gallon slide-out wastebasket with a window to see when container is full - capacity of 450 shredded sheets
- Manufacture's 1-Year limited warranty
SaleBestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4 
AmazonBasics 12-Sheet High-Security Micro-Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder with Pullout Basket
- High-security, micro-cut shredder with 12-sheet capacity; destroys credit cards, CDs, and DVDs (one at a time)
- Shreds paper into tiny pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches) at a rate of 6 feet per minute
- 8 minute continuous run time with 45 minute cool down time; Auto start and manual reverse to clear paper jams
- 6.7-gallon pullout bin; 9.1-inch-wide paper feed; thermal protection with auto shut-off
- Measures 24.29 by 17.01 by 13.39 inches; Backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year Limited Warranty
Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5 
Swingline Paper Shredder, 14 Sheet, Super Cross-Cut, Junk Mail, Credit Card, DVDS, 1 User, ProStyle+ (1757391)
- Shreds up to 14 sheets at a time, including most unopened junk mail; includes 5-gallon pull-out waste bin makes emptying fast and easy
- Shreds DVDs and CDs through a separate cutter to prevent wear and tear of the main cutters and extend shredder life
- Stylish design and compact size for personal use; super cross-cut shred style meets everyday security needs (Level P-4); features illuminated cool-down indicator and other status symbols
SaleBestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6 
Aurora High Security JamFree AU1000MA 10-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper / CD / Credit Card Shredder with Pull-Out Wastebasket
- 10 sheet micro cut with 5 gallon pullout basket
- Advanced Jam Free technology eliminates paper jams
- Shred safe advanced safety feature auto power off to prevent accidents
- Shreds CDs/DVDs, Credit cards, Small paper clipsm, StaplesOverload / Overheat protection.Paper Shred Size:5/32" x 15/32"
- Auto start/stop/overload/overheat protection LED indicator lights Power/ Overheat/ Overload/ Misaligned status
Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7 
AmazonBasics 24-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder with Pullout Basket
- Cross-cut paper shredder with 24-sheet capacity; destroys credit cards, CDs, and DVDs (one at a time)
- Shreds paper into strips measuring 7/32 by 1-27/32 inches
- LED indicators: Standby, Overheat, Overload and Door open
- 25 minute continuous run time with 60 minute cool down time; Auto start and auto reverse to clear paper jams
- Measures 26.2 by 16.3 by 11.9 inches; 7-gallon pullout bin; thermal protection with auto shut-off; Backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year Limited Warranty
Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8 
Bonsaii EverShred C149-C 18-Sheet Heavy Duty Cross-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder with 6 Gallon Pullout Basket and 4 Casters, 60 Minutes Running Time, Black
- Continuous running time up to 60 minutes without stopping with Advanced Coolong System and patented Cutting Technology
- Cross-cut shredder up to 18 sheets(A4 size 75g/m 2) at a single pass ,Shreds paper into tiny particles measuring 1/5 x 1-50/87 inches (5mm x 40mm);Shreds credit cards, CDs, DVDs and Staples as well
- 62 dB low noise level will give you a quiet and smooth shredding exprience and 4 Casters for convenience moving to anywhere you want
- 6 gallons pull-out wastebasket capacity for less frequent and easy emptying, and the transparent window makes it easy to see when it is full
- Auto start and auto reverse function protect you from the frustration of paper jams; overheating and overloading protection technology keeps sustainable using and prolong shredder's lifetime
SaleBestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9 
Bonsaii DocShred C156-D 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder with 5.5 Gallon Wastebasket Capacity and Window
- Cross-cut paper shredder with 12 sheets (A4 size 75g/m ²) shredding capacity; Shreds paper into small particles measuring 1/5 by 1 25/32 inches (5x45mm)
- Shreds paper, credit card, CD/DVD, clips, staples
- Auto start and manual reverse to clear paper jams; Thermal protection system to protect motor from overheating
- 5.5 gallons wastebasket capacity for less frequent emptying; Basket window to see when it is full.
- Convenient handle design on the top housing for simple waste disposal
Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10 
Aurora AU820MA High Security 8-Sheet Professional Micro-Cut Paper/CD/ Credit Card Shredder
- 8 sheet micro-cut; 4.8 gallon regular wastebasket
- "ShredSafe" advanced safety feature: Auto power-off upon forced entry, prevent accident
- Allows continuous shredding for up to 5 minutes. LED "Power / Overheat / Overload / Misaligned" status indicator lights
- Shreds CDs/ DVDs, Credit cards; Small paper clips ; Staples
- Auto start / stop. Overload / Overheat protection. Security Level P-4 (sensitive and confidential information)
Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11 
Compact Paper Shredder with Letter Opener
- Perfect letter opener and shredder for desktop
- Compact size. Cute and useful
- Shred A6-sized paper
- USB Powered/ AA Battery/ DC Operated Strip Cut Paper Shredder.
Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12 
AmazonBasics 17-Sheet High-Security Micro-Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder
- High-security, micro-cut shredder with 17-sheet capacity; destroys credit cards, CDs, and DVDs (one at a time)
- Shreds paper into tiny pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches); security level P-4
- 20 minute continuous run time with 50 minute cool down time; Auto start and manual reverse to clear paper jams
- Auto shut-off after 5 min not in use for safety and energy saving
- 7-gallon pullout bin; Backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year Limited Warranty
SaleBestseller No. 13Bestseller No. 13 
Sentinel 12-Sheet High Security Cross-Cut Paper/Credit Card Shredder with 2.5 Gallon Waste Basket ( FX121B )
- 12 SHEET CROSSCUT FOR BETTER SECURITY
- SHREDS CREDIT CARDS
- OVERHEAT INDICATOR PROTECTS MOTOR
- 2.5 GALLON WASTE BIN CAPACITY
- DIN SECURITY LEVEL 3 SHREDDER
SaleBestseller No. 14Bestseller No. 14 
Fellowes 62MC 10-Sheet Micro-Cut Home and Office Paper Shredder with Safety Lock for Added Protection (4685101)
- Fellowes shredder shreds 10 sheets of paper per pass into 2,011 (7/64" x 25/64") micro cut particles (Security Level P-4); Shredder can also destroy staples and credit cards
- Powerful confetti shredder with shreds up to 6x smaller than standard cross-cut shreds
- Safety Lock feature disables shredder when not in use for added safety protection
- Quiet Operation helps to eliminate noisy disruptions in shared office environments
- Includes 5 gallon pull-out waste bin that helps keeps workspace clean and casters for easy mobility
SaleBestseller No. 15Bestseller No. 15 
Bonsaii EverShred Pro 3S16 12-Sheet Heavy Duty Cross-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder, 58 dB Low Operation Noise, Pullout Basket and 4 Casters, Black
- Heavy duty shredder that can continuous shredding up to 60 minutes without stopping for mass documents destroying;Quiet operation :58 dB low noise level will give you a quiet and smooth shredding exprience
- High-security cross-cut paper shredder with 12 sheets (A4 size 75g/m ²) shredding capacity; Shreds paper into tiny particles measuring 5/32 by 1-19/50 inches (4mm x 35mm) ,Security level P-4.
- Shreds paper, credit card, CD/DVD, clips, staples;Shredding speed reaches 7.2 feet per minute;Backed by 3 years warranty.
- Jam protection system with auto start and auto reverse to protect you from the frustration of paper jams, overheating and overloading protection technology to keep sustainable using the shredder and prolong its lifetime
- 4.2 gallons large pull-out wastebasket capacity for easy emptying, a 0.37 gallons separate small bin for CD/DVD and credit card pieces collection, and the transparent window makes it easy to see when wastebasket is full
Bestseller No. 16Bestseller No. 16 
Bonsaii EverShred Pro 6-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder, 60 Mintues Continuous Running with 4 Easy Move Casters,High Security P-5, White (4S16)
- Continuous running time up to 60 minutes without stopping for mass documents destroying
- High-security micro-cut paper shredder with 6 sheets (A4 size 75g/m ²) shredding capacity; Shreds paper into tiny particles measuring 5/64 by 25/64 inches (2x10mm)
- Shreds paper, credit card, CD/DVD, clips, staples, ultra-low noise to 58dB; Shredding speed reaches 7.2 feet per minute
- Jam protection system with auto start and auto reverse to protect you from the frustration of paper jams, overheating and overloading protection technology to keep sustainable using the shredder and prolong its lifetime
SaleBestseller No. 17Bestseller No. 17 
AmazonBasics 8-Sheet Strip-Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder
- Strip-cut paper shredder with 8-sheet capacity (no need to remove staples); destroys credit cards, CDs, and DVDs (one at a time)
- Shreds paper into 1/4-inch strips at a rate of 9.84 feet per minute
- 2 minute continuous run time with 15 minute cool down time; Auto start and manual reverse to clear paper jams
- 8-3/4-inch-wide paper feed; 3.2-gallon wastebasket
- Measures 12.99 by 12.8 by 6.5 inches (LxWxD); AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty
SaleBestseller No. 18Bestseller No. 18 
Aurora AU800SD Professional Strip Cut Paper Shredder /CD / Credit Card Shredder without Wastebaske
- Shreds credit cards and CDs / DVDs
- Auto start/ stop. Thermal protection / Overheat protection
- Jam-Remover (forward) and Manual reverse for cleaning paper jams
- Extendable arm to fit over most waste baskets (Max length is 15" or 38.1 cm)
- Shred Paper Capacity: 8 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper
Bestseller No. 19Bestseller No. 19 ![MUJI JAPAN, New Hand Shredder [Ship From Japan]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31jXyVLperL._SL160_.jpg)
MUJI JAPAN, New Hand Shredder [Ship From Japan]
- It is handy shredder of the hand-cranked type straight cut. It does not take a free-standing storage space in a compact.
- Size: Approx 182mm × depth 20mm × height 50mm
SaleBestseller No. 20Bestseller No. 20 
AmazonBasics 15-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper/ CD/ Credit Card Shredder
- 15 sheet crosscut paper/CD/credit-card shredder
- Shred size of 5/32" x 1-7/32" (4 x 31mm), security level P-4
- 20 minute continuous run time
- Protection against overheating and overloading
- LED indicators: Standby/Overheat/Overload/Door open/Bin full
SaleBestseller No. 21Bestseller No. 21 
Bonsaii EverShred Pro 3S23 Heavy Duty 14-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder, 6 Gallons Wastebasket with 4 Casters and 120 Minutes Running Time, White
- Continuous running time up to 120 minutes without stopping for mass documents destroying;Quiet operation :58 dB low noise level will give you a quiet and smooth shredding exprience.
- High-security and heavy duty cross-cut paper shredder with 14 sheets (A4 size 75g/m ²) shredding capacity; Shreds paper into tiny particles measuring 5/32 by 1-19/50 inches (4mm x 35mm),Security level P-4.
- Shreds paper, credit card, CD/DVD, clips, staples; Shredding speed reaches 7.2 feet per minute;Backed by 3 years warranty.
- Jam protection system with auto start and auto reverse to protect you from the frustration of paper jams, overheating and overloading protection technology to keep sustainable using the shredder and prolong its lifetime.
- 6 gallons large pull-out wastebasket capacity for easy and less frequent emptying, a 0.37 gallons separate small bin for CD/DVD and credit card pieces collection, and the transparent window makes it easy to see when wastebasket is full.
SaleBestseller No. 22Bestseller No. 22 
Bonsaii EverShred Pro 3S30 Heavy duty 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder,Quiet Operation,7.9 Gallons Wastebasket with 240 Minutes Running Time, White
- Continuous running time up to 240 minutes without stopping for mass documents destroying;Quiet operation :58 dB low noise level will give you a quiet and smooth shredding exprience.
- High-security and heavy duty cross-cut paper shredder with 18 sheets (A4 size 75g/m ²) shredding capacity; Shreds paper into 5/32 by 1-19/50 inches (4mm x 35mm),Security level P-4.
- Shreds paper, credit card, CD/DVD, clips, staples, ultra-low noise to 58dB;Shredding speed reaches 5.9 feet per minute.
- Jam protection system with auto start and auto reverse to protect you from the frustration of paper jams, overheating and overloading protection technology to keep sustainable using the shredder and prolong its lifetime .
- 7.9 gallons large pull-out wastebasket capacity for easy and less frequent emptying, a 0.37 gallons separate small bin for CD/DVD and credit card pieces collection, and the transparent window makes it easy to see when wastebasket is full.
SaleBestseller No. 23Bestseller No. 23 
Dahle PaperSAFE 22092 Paper Shredder, Oil Free/Hassle Free, Security Level P-4, 10 Sheet Max, Shreds CDs, Credit Cards & Paper Clips
- Whisper quiet operation & oil-free/ maintenance-free
- Built-in jam protection
- Bin-full auto off
- Large, powerful motor
- Shreds credit cards, staples
SaleBestseller No. 24Bestseller No. 24 
Fellowes Powershred 8MC5 8-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper Shredder
- Patented Safety Lock disables shredder for added safety protection
- Shreds 8 sheets per pass into 7/64" x 25/64" micro-cut particles (security level P-4)
- Also safely shreds staples and plastic credit cards
- Shreds for up to 5 minutes before a 30 minute cool down period is needed
- 3.8-Gallon bin with easy lift-off head
SaleBestseller No. 25Bestseller No. 25 
Miseyo Wide Roller Stamp Identity Theft Stamp 1.5 Inch Perfect for Privacy Protection - White
- Great Alternative to A Shredder: Paper can be recycled after using roller stamp, no need for a shredder.
- Wide Coverage and Adjustable Length: The 1.5 inches wide roller is perfect for covering large swaths of private information in a quick and clean way.
- Good Time Saver: Ink quickly dries. Stamp works well on all regular paper, envelopes and package addresses. One swipe and the info is covered, no need to go for a shredder.
- Unique design for Privacy Protection: Compact design with CONFIDENTIAL letters, specially designed to obscure the text underneath it.
- Unlimited Re-Inking: Total length of stamp coverage can reach 100 meters. Ink can be refilled in the stamp side when ink runs out
SaleBestseller No. 26Bestseller No. 26 
Aurora AU2280XA Professional Grade 22-Sheet Crosscut CD/Paper and Credit Card Shredder/30 min Continuous Run Time
- Crosscut with 22 sheet capacities; destroys CDs, DVDs, credit cards and small paper clips
- Shreds paper, CDs, DVDs, credit cards into small pieces (5/32 by 1-1/2 inches), security level P-4
- Nonstop 30-minute continuous run time; anti-jam auto-reverse to clear paper jams
- Energy saving system auto power off
- 8.5-Gallon pullout bin with LED indicator lights standby/ overheat/ bin-full/ overload/ door open status
Bestseller No. 27Bestseller No. 27 
Insignia - 6-Sheet Crosscut Countertop Mail Shredder - Black
- Crosscuts documents and credit cards:So you can securely dispose of a variety of sensitive items.
- Shreds up to 6 sheets of paper per pass:To cut down on time spent shredding.
- 4.7" entry slot:Accommodates unwanted mail and other small items.
- Countertop design:With a compact 0.8-gallon bin designed to fit neatly atop your office desk.
- Dimension: 8.6 H x 7.2 W x 7.1 D in Weight: 4 lbs
Bestseller No. 28Bestseller No. 28 
Shreddie - The Space-Saving Mobile Paper Shredder
- Shreddie, the space-saving mobile shredder, makes it easy to shred paper, photos, and receipts
- Designed to be portable (USB or battery powered) so you can shred anywhere - at your desk or on the go
- Compact, space-saving design
- Shreds sheets up to 4.5" wide - just fold a regular size sheet of paper in half
Bestseller No. 29Bestseller No. 29 
Bonsaii 8-Sheet Strip-Cut Paper/Credit Card/CD Shredder with 3.4 Gallons Wastebasket（S120-A）
- Multifunctions: Destroys A4 size paper with clips, CDs, credit cards(one at a time), fulfills your various needs
- Power: 3-minute continuously shreds 8 sheets of A4 size paper(80 gsm) at a time, tearing up paper into 6mm strip-cut pieces, reaches P-2 security level
- Simplification: Auto start/stop and manual reverse, easy to use it anywhere with any proper container or without any container, 3.5gallons bin is included
- Protection: Equipped with thermal protection with light indicator to warn you if it is overheated, jam-release switch prevent you from jam frustration.
- Warranty: Bonsaii guarantees your benefit of the 1-year limited warranty, suitable for 230V voltage
SaleBestseller No. 30Bestseller No. 30 
Aurora AU1640XA 5 gal Anti-Jam 16 Sheet Crosscut Paper/CD and Credit Card Shredder
- Crosscut with 16 sheet capacities; destroys CDs, DVDs, credit cards and small paper clips
- Shreds paper, CDs, DVDs, credit cards into small pieces (5/32 by 1-7/32 inches), security level P-4
- Nonstop 30-minute continuous run time
- Anti-jam auto-reverse to clear paper jams; ultra-quiet operation
- 5.0-Gallon pullout bin with LED indicator lights standby/ overheat/ bin-full/ overload/ door open status
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