Confidential Paper Shredding in Lydney
Your local, family-run shredding service — trusted by homes and businesses across Lydney and Gloucestershire
Lydney (GL15) · Drop-off at our Ross-on-Wye depot · Collection available
ICO Registered · Environment Agency Licensed · Waste Carrier Licence: CBDU340450
Paper Shredding Services in Lydney
GTB Paper Shredding provides secure, affordable confidential document shredding services to homes and businesses throughout Lydney and the wider GL15 postcode area, extending into GL14 and GL16 parishes. Our nearest drop-off and bag pick-up depot is about 16 miles away in Ross-on-Wye — a straight run up through the Forest — making us a genuinely local choice for paper shredding across Lydney, Aylburton and the Forest of Dean coast.
Lydney is a harbour town on the Severn at the southern edge of the Forest of Dean, with a busy centre around Hill Street and Newerne Street and a strong base of manufacturing, distribution and light-industrial firms at the Lydney Harbour and Tufthorn industrial estates. Every bag collected from Lydney is securely destroyed at our industrial shredding facility in Barwell, Leicestershire, with a Certificate of Destruction provided. From one bag through to bulk archive clearances, no job is too big or too small.
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 Lydney business handling personal data.
Why Choose GTB for Paper Shredding in Lydney?
📍 Local to Lydney
Our drop-off and bag pick-up depot is in Ross-on-Wye. A genuine local Forest of Dean business serving Lydney and surrounding areas.
📋 Certificate of Destruction
Every Lydney 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 Lydney 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 Lydney 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 Lydney.
Our Lydney Shredding Services
From a single bag of home paperwork to large commercial office clearouts — we have a secure shredding solution for every Lydney home and business.
Paper & Document Shredding
Secure shredding for all confidential paperwork from Lydney. 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 Lydney 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 Lydney businesses. Certificate provided. From £12.00 inc VAT.
How It Works

Order Bags
Order online for delivery to your Lydney 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 Lydney 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 Lydney 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 Lydney 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 Lydney. All shredding takes place at our secure Barwell facility.

Paper Shredding Prices — Lydney
Simple, transparent pricing — all prices include VAT and your Certificate of Destruction.
Lydney Pricing
All prices fully inclusive of VAT. Each bag holds roughly an 18-inch high pile of papers (up to 15kg).
Data & Media Destruction — Lydney
We offer secure destruction of all digital media for Lydney 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 Lydney
We work with a wide range of Lydney clients. GDPR compliance is a legal requirement — our Certificate of Destruction gives you the audit trail you need.
Areas Near Lydney We Also Cover
As well as Lydney (GL15), we serve the surrounding Gloucestershire area and nearby villages including Aylburton, Bream, Parkend, Yorkley, Whitecroft, St Briavels. We also cover neighbouring towns including Coleford, Cinderford, Blakeney, Westbury-on-Severn, Mitcheldean, Ross-on-Wye. Our depot in Ross-on-Wye (HR9) covers all these areas and surrounding postcodes.
What Can We Shred in Lydney?
We shred a wide range of paper-based and digital materials for Lydney 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 Lydney
Our Ross-on-Wye Depot
Our nearest drop-off and bag pick-up depot is in Ross-on-Wye — approximately 14 miles from Lydney. Drop off your shredding or arrange a collection.
Contact Us — Paper Shredding Lydney
Ready to arrange your Lydney shredding? Drop off at our Ross-on-Wye depot or book a collection.
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Ready to Shred Your Documents in Lydney?
Order your secure shredding bags today — delivered to your Lydney address or pick up at our Ross-on-Wye depot. From just £7.50 per bag inc. VAT.