With a P-3 Security Level, this cross-cut shredder helps protect confidential details on discarded documents for small offices or home use. Its stacked cutting mechanism shreds more than 12 sheets into confetti in one pass so they fall into a convenient, 4.6-gallon bin. You won't have to bother removing staples. The paper shredder can shred staples as well as credit cards. Perfect for light-duty use, it runs quietly at 72 decibels for 2 minutes before needing a 30-minute shutdown. Interlock switch automatically shuts off the shredder when the bin is removed. Paper entry is 8-2/3" wide.