If there’s one thing I never thought I would need as an adult, it’s a paper shredder. Prior to investing in one, visions of identity theft or credit card fraud would dance in my mind every time I would dispose of sensitive documents and pieces of mail in the trash or recycling bin.

Now that this year’s tax season is in full swing, you too can enjoy the peace of mind that a paper shredder can provide. We’ve rounded up Amazon’s best-rated options ― convenient, and for the most part, compact machines that can mechanically shred all your important information beyond recognition so it can be recycled properly and safely. Permanent Magnetic Separator

Just ahead, find everything from commercial-grade shredders that tackle 18 pages at a time to compact shredders that sit neatly on your desk.

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