Amazon Basics 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 3.8 Gallon Bin, Shreds Staples, Black

This little machine works great for me. I use it at home to shred papers with personal information on it or unwanted mail with my information on it. It’s shreds old credit cards too!

Affordable and efficient compact shredder. Works great in my home office. Good for light shredding. Do not buy the used version. The first one I bought did not work.

As someone who gets a lot of mail, I appreciate having this shredder. It meets my needs and works well. It said it could handle metal credit cards but actually had more difficulty than I expected when I needed to shred one of mine. The credit card was pretty thick though. Overall I like it and would recommend. The instructions say not to shred envelopes with the transparent, plastic address section but what’s the point of having a shredder if I still have to open an envelope that I know contains junk mail? Thankfully, the shredder still works well despite me breaking the rules lol

The paper shredder itself is great and works really well. The compact size is perfect, cuts through the paper easily as long as you stick to the max number of sheets, and has lots of options. My only complaint is that the handle only lifts the shredder but not the bucket. Because it’s compact, I leave it in a closet and carry it out when I need it. Rather than just grabbing the handle like a plastic grocery bag, you have to lift the whole unit like a paper grocery bag. Suggestion to Amazon to have an option to clip the bucket to the shredder so it can all be carried with the handle.

Love it! Great value. Works great and it is easy to use. Smaller than I expected but it is mighty. Liked it so much I bought a second one as a gift.

better than one i paid $250 for years ago at staples. it really does like 18 sheets at a time i kept feeding it didnt get clogged once. however if you have a lot to shred when the basket wiht the window looks like its getting full id advise to pull the bucket out and clean the blades bc otherwise bucket will fill and prevent you from pulling it out. i like that it doesnt stop you like my old one and make you dump it but you have to stop before its too full. it cuts smaller peices than my old one. which is better for security. its really a great product and its soooo fast. if you like to shred your documents and mail so someone doesnt get your info from the garbage and try to steal your identity or get into your accounts. its a no brainer. i never thought it would shred so fast so small. impressed. especially for the price

Works exactly as advertised. Little on the noisy side, but that's expected of a shredder. Also heats up pretty quickly so I wouldn't use it for more than personal, at-home shredding.

I needed to buy a new shredder after burning out the motor on the last one we had (yes, it was old, I had a big bag of papers to get rid of, and should've known better!). The Amazon's Choice icon for this one caught my eye, and the discounted price and good reviews had me dropping it in my cart right away. This economical shredder is super for quickly shredding old credit cards and expired insurance or membership cards that might have personal info embedded in them, even though it handles only one at a time. It's noisy, but efficient, and has overload and overheat lights to warn when the 3 minutes of shred time is up. My main problem is probably more operator error than not--I tried to shred 4 pages of 8" x 11" papers, but they kept getting pulled over to one side, which then partially jammed the shredder blades. I still had the same problem if I didn't hold onto the very top of the papers with a couple of fingers to be sure they didn't scrunch up, and since it shreds faster with fewer pages, I usually just do 2 pages at a time. The shredder part is impressively sturdy, and fits well on top of the basket; the handle is a nice feature for picking it up to move the whole unit. I definitely recommend this handy shredder for not just the security, but also the quality.

I was worried this would be a loud machine but it’s surprisingly quiet. I found the 8 sheet had a very high pitch gear sound this one is much lower in person. It handles paper just fine. I typically put in 4 unopened envelopes of mail at a time and it handles it well but slower than just sheets of paper. I recommend using a small bag in the bin just to keep dust to a minimum.

Cunple con lo que ofrece. Funcional y ocupa poco espacio.

I’ve been using the AmazonBasics 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder for a few months now, and it has become an essential tool in my home office. Here’s my honest experience: Advantages: Compact and Efficient: The size is perfect for small spaces. It fits neatly under my desk without taking up much room, yet it handles everyday shredding tasks with ease. Cross-Cut Security: I really appreciate the cross-cut feature because it shreds documents into small pieces, making it much harder for anyone to piece them back together. This gives me peace of mind when disposing of sensitive information. Credit Card Shredding: One of the biggest perks is the ability to shred old credit cards. I had a few expired cards lying around, and this shredder destroyed them quickly and cleanly. Easy to Empty: The pull-out basket makes disposal simple. No mess, no hassle—just slide it out and dump the contents. How I Used It: Home Office Documents: I regularly shred old bills, bank statements, and tax papers. It’s fast and reliable for small batches. Credit Cards: When I switched banks, I shredded my old cards in seconds. No need to worry about cutting them manually. Personal Papers: I even used it to shred old notebooks and receipts before recycling. It keeps clutter under control and protects my privacy. Overall Opinion: The AmazonBasics 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder is a fantastic choice for anyone who needs a compact, reliable shredder for home or small office use. It’s easy to operate, secure, and handles both paper and credit cards without any issues. For the price, it offers excellent value and peace of mind. Highly recommended!

After reading the reviews, I was carefully optimistic about this purchase. We have a small business and we had a lot of historical paperwork to shred. I wanted an automatic document feed shredder and this one fit the bill. In the 5 days since receiving the Amazon shredder, I have shredded stacks of paper. The automatic document feed works great. I put in stapled and unstapled pages, (I followed the directions and only placed the staples towards the front of the shredder) and so far no paper jams. The bin is a good size, I line it with a clear plastic bag to make bin changes easier/tidier. I can put in a stack of paper and leave the room, the shredder does the job while I'm gone.

Works great..much quieter than my last shredder