Confidential Paper Shredding in Coleford
Your local, family-run shredding service — trusted by homes and businesses across Coleford and Gloucestershire
Coleford (GL16) · Drop-off at our Ross-on-Wye depot · Collection available
ICO Registered · Environment Agency Licensed · Waste Carrier Licence: CBDU340450
Paper Shredding Services in Coleford
GTB Paper Shredding provides secure, affordable confidential document shredding services to homes and businesses across Coleford and the surrounding GL16 postcode area, extending into GL14, GL17 and NP16 parishes. Our nearest drop-off and bag pick-up depot is just 9 miles away in Ross-on-Wye, so whether you’re based on High Street, Gloucester Road or at the Berry Hill/Broadwell light-industrial estate, we’re an easy local choice for paper shredding in Coleford.
Coleford is a market town at the heart of the Forest of Dean, home to the Suntory/Ribena plant, a traditional market and a growing base of solicitors, accountants and estate agents around Market Place. Every bag we collect or drop-off from Coleford is transported to our industrial shredding facility in Barwell, Leicestershire for secure destruction, with a signed Certificate of Destruction issued. From a single bag through to archive-room clearances, no job is too big or too small for GTB Paper Shredding.
We are ICO registered and Environment Agency licensed (Waste Carrier Licence: CBDU340450). Every job includes a Certificate of Destruction — your proof of GDPR-compliant disposal, essential for any Coleford business handling personal data.
Why Choose GTB for Paper Shredding in Coleford?
📍 Local to Coleford
Our drop-off and bag pick-up depot is in Ross-on-Wye. A genuine local Forest of Dean business serving Coleford and surrounding areas.
📋 Certificate of Destruction
Every Coleford shredding job includes a Certificate of Destruction — essential for GDPR compliance and your legal audit trail.
🏛️ ICO Registered
Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office — your documents are handled to the strictest UK data protection standards.
🚐 Collection & Drop-off
Drop your documents off at our Ross-on-Wye depot, or arrange a collection from your Coleford address. All shredding takes place at our secure Barwell facility.
🔒 Security Vetted Staff
Every member of our team is security vetted. Your confidential documents from Coleford are in safe hands from collection to destruction.
♻️ 100% Recycled
All shredded paper is baled and sent to UK paper mills for recycling. Nothing goes to landfill — an eco-friendly choice for Coleford.
Our Coleford Shredding Services
From a single bag of home paperwork to large commercial office clearouts — we have a secure shredding solution for every Coleford home and business.
Paper & Document Shredding
Secure shredding for all confidential paperwork from Coleford. One-off or regular collections. Bank statements, legal files, HR records and medical documents — all accepted.
Archive Box Shredding
We accept full archive boxes directly from Coleford businesses — no need to empty into bags. Fast and hassle-free for office clearouts.
Data & Media Destruction
Secure destruction of hard drives, USB sticks, CDs, DVDs and SD cards for Coleford businesses. Certificate provided. From £12.00 inc VAT.
How It Works

Order Bags
Order online for delivery to your Coleford address, or pick up from our Ross-on-Wye depot.

Fill & Seal
Fill with your documents — loose sheets, files, folders and ring binders all fine. Seal with the tamper-evident security tag.

Book Appointment
Book a collection from your Coleford address or a drop-off at our Ross-on-Wye depot.

Securely Shredded
Destroyed at our secure Barwell facility by vetted staff. Certificate of Destruction issued. Paper recycled — nothing to landfill.
Got Archive Boxes? No Problem.
We accept standard archive boxes directly from Coleford businesses — no need to transfer into bags. Drop off at our Ross-on-Wye depot or arrange a collection. Contact us for pricing.
How Is the Paper Shredded?
All documents collected from Coleford are destroyed at our secure industrial shredding facility in Barwell, Leicestershire.
Our heavy-duty industrial shredder reduces paper, card folders and files to small, irregular pieces that cannot be reconstructed. The shredded material is then compacted into bales and transported to UK paper mills for recycling.
Please note: we do not offer an on-site shredding service in Coleford. All shredding takes place at our secure Barwell facility.

Paper Shredding Prices — Coleford
Simple, transparent pricing — all prices include VAT and your Certificate of Destruction.
Coleford Pricing
All prices fully inclusive of VAT. Each bag holds roughly an 18-inch high pile of papers (up to 15kg).
Data & Media Destruction — Coleford
We offer secure destruction of all digital media for Coleford homes and businesses — hard drives, USB sticks, CDs, DVDs, SD cards and floppy disks — all destroyed at our secure Barwell facility by vetted staff.
(USB sticks, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, SD cards etc.)£12.00 inc VAT
Who We Serve in Coleford
We work with a wide range of Coleford clients. GDPR compliance is a legal requirement — our Certificate of Destruction gives you the audit trail you need.
Areas Near Coleford We Also Cover
As well as Coleford (GL16), we serve the surrounding Gloucestershire area and nearby villages including Clearwell, Bream, Parkend, Newland, Redbrook, Staunton. We also cover neighbouring towns including Cinderford, English Bicknor, Monmouth, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Ross-on-Wye, Drybrook. Our depot in Ross-on-Wye (HR9) covers all these areas and surrounding postcodes.
What Can We Shred in Coleford?
We shred a wide range of paper-based and digital materials for Coleford homes and businesses.
✅ Paper & Documents
- 📄 Confidential documents & letters
- 📄 Bank statements & financial records
- 📄 Medical records & patient files
- 📄 Legal documents & HR files
- 📄 Invoices, receipts & reports
- 📄 Folders with ring binders
- 📄 Plastic wallets & sleeves
- 📄 Photographs & Diaries
✅ Digital Media
- 💾 Hard drives
- 💾 USB sticks & Flash drives
- 💾 SD Cards
- 💾 CDs & DVDs
- 💾 Floppy disks & Zip disks
❌ Can’t Accept
- 🚫 Food contaminated paper
- 🚫 Electronic equipment
- 🚫 Hazardous materials
- 🚫 Wet or contaminated paper
Staples and paperclips are fine!
Frequently Asked Questions — Paper Shredding Coleford
Our Ross-on-Wye Depot
Our nearest drop-off and bag pick-up depot is in Ross-on-Wye — approximately 9 miles from Coleford. Drop off your shredding or arrange a collection.
Contact Us — Paper Shredding Coleford
Ready to arrange your Coleford shredding? Drop off at our Ross-on-Wye depot or book a collection.
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Ready to Shred Your Documents in Coleford?
Order your secure shredding bags today — delivered to your Coleford address or pick up at our Ross-on-Wye depot. From just £7.50 per bag inc. VAT.