Confidential documents
Guidance
private information, personal information, bank statements, financial information, identification documents, sensitive information
NLWA does not provide any specific disposal service for sensitive or confidential documents.
If you are concerned about the security of your information, there are steps you can take to destroy documents before throwing them away, or remove your identifying information. You can read this WikiHow article for more advice. Alternatively, there are many companies that will dispose of your sensitive documents securely for a fee.
Shredded documents must be put in an envelope before throwing them in your bin or taking them to a reuse and recycling centre. You can visit the A-Z item to read how to dispose of shredded paper.