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  Shred-It, a Stericycle Company

  2355 Waukegan Rd Bannockburn, IL 60015-1586

  
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  Shred-It, a Stericycle Company

  27194 Pine Cir. Harrisburg, SD 57032

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  Shred-It, a Stericycle Company

  PO Box 59505 Renton, WA 98058

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  Shred It

  3200 S 166th St New Berlin, WI 53151

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  Shred It

  4005 Felland Rd Ste 112 Madison, WI 53718

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/19/2022

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We contracted Shred It for onsite shredding on 10/21/21. That morning 3 of us purged our records and moved boxes to the warehouse for destruction. I started calling people mid-afternoon when nobody had shown up. My sales rep ***** was my first call. She said shed request someone contact me, which they did not. I called the 800# and got ***, who said he was a Team Leader, on the phone. The ref# for that call is ******. At this point, they had rescheduled us to 10/25, from Thursday to Monday with no notice or communication. I explained that I have boxes with payroll and other sensitive information sitting in an open warehouse and blocking our receiving area. He told me he would see if they could come Friday instead and he would get back to me. I heard back from nobody. The driver showed up Monday and all was shredded. In the meantime though, we had to go down and first rearrange the boxes so we could hide what was in them, then we shrink wrapped them to avoid tampering, and then we had to move them out of the way 16 times so we could continue functioning. On top of the that, the invoice came through with a fuel surcharge that was more than 6 times what we had discussed. I reached out to our sales rep, the collectors listed on the past due notices via phone and email, the general collections email repeatedly for 6 months with no response. I finally got a response from ****, one of the collectors in October. We played phone tag, then she had a supervisor review my detailed notes on terrible service exacerbated by the serious lack of communication. Then she had to follow up with them. Then she created another case. On 11/15/22 I got a generic email with an $80 credit. I replied I was not satisfied and I wanted to speak with someone regarding the terrible service. I got another past due statement and a reminder to pay my bill.I expect a supervisor to acknowledge the terribleness of their service and this situation and to discuss concessions with me.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/21/2022

  We have worked with **************** and have resolved her complaint. ******************** issue has been escalated to leadership to review process and coach the team.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/21/2022

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/19/2022

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Hello,I have been trying to resolve an issue with Shred It myself for about 3 weeks. My Team has also spent months trying to correct our accounts before I stepped in. In January of 2022 we wanted all 4 of our locations billing invoices to go to our Corporate location, when this change was made they deleted one of our accounts. This was the first issue that we have been trying to resolve since June. Then we received multiple collections notices- we paid one and received another a month later. I called in to see about the collections issue on December 2nd I was hung up on multiple times and when I finally reached a supervisor I was told we were being double charged that they needed to call me back after they got the account in order with my request to add the office that was removed and remove the collections off my account. I never received a call so I called December 8th went through the same process of transfers and being hung up spent over 2 hours re explaining what was going on to be told again I would get a call back. I didn't get a call. I reached back out December 14th spent another 2.5 hours trying to resolve my issue and was hung up on when I asked them to hold for a brief moment less than 5 min. I also would respond to their emails with what I was needing and either they would respond with misinformation or no response would come back at all.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/29/2022

  We have been in contact with ****************** and are continuing to work with her to resolve the issue.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/16/2022

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am following up to service concerns which occurred in 2021 and 2022. ********** ************ PC (WUC) was previously contracted for routine services with Shred-IT at several office locations. Due to a breakdown in service, Shred-IT continuously failed to fulfill their obligation of service at each of our locations.As a healthcare facility, WUC is required to properly store protected health information. As a result of such breakdown, protected health information continued to back up in WUC's inventory. After months of attempts to reconcile with Shred-IT without success, WUC submitted a formal request for cancellation of the agreement with Shred-IT as a result of their breach of contract. In addition to the cancellation request, WUC requested Shred-IT pick up the containers located on WUC's premises. Despite numerous attempts to contact Shred-IT on 12/30/21, 2/28/22, 6/3/22, no response was received. WUC has been storing Shred-IT equipment on location for nearly 12 months. This inventory is taking up much needed space and must be removed. I am attaching a copy of the cancellation request for breach of contract, along with case numbers and emails that Shred-IT failed to respond to. Lastly, I am including a recent collections notice that was recently sent to WUC by Shred-IT.This message confirms that we are working on your request, Customer Support Reference ********. Your request "Termination of Services for **************************" is currently being assigned to the next available representative for resolution.This message confirms that we are working on your request, Customer Support Reference ********. Your request "Fw: Billing Document **********" is currently being assigned to the next available representative for resolution.I am requesting the Shred-IT Equipment be picked up from each of our locations, credit for the improper billing of ******** along with our credit history be amended.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/23/2022

  We have been in contact with ************************ and are continuing to work with him to resolve the issue. Resolution pending container removal dates that will be provided by the local service team.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/14/2022

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  The **** was working with company Shred-It to resolve a billing issue on account ********** for $230.08, where the **** put in a cancellation notice in June. The company picked up their "Shred-It" container, but still continue to bill us for regular service at the site # ********** ************** ********************************* Belmont location. If you cancelled a service, there is no container for you to come to empty; why are you still billing us or continue to service? After numerous conversations with their billing department, this still has yet to be resolved. We are frustrated as I personally sat on the phone with numerous Shred-it staff telling me that the billing will be resolved, it is not due from us, but yet we were placed in collections.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/22/2022

  We have been in contact with **************** and are continuing to work with her to resolve the issue.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/27/2022

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  **************************** *********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/12/2022

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Vendor always shows up with no notice. When we need bins emptied, nobody comes. **************** is horrible- I've been waiting for 3 WEEKS for a call back and I have several tickets open with them. Now I am so frustrated with all the time we've wasted, we want to cancel our entire account and for them to come and pick up their bins. Nbody responds to email requests, either. We will NOT pay the balance on our account as NO service was ever provided for such dates.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/30/2022

  We have worked with ****************** and have resolved her complaint. ********************** issue has been escalated to leadership to review process and coach the team.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/04/2023

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/09/2022

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We have been a customer of ********************** / ****************** for many years. The service is great, but their billing department seems to be lacking. This past year they upgraded their billing system and in the process double-invoiced our account. I have been trying since February to correct the issue, but have not been successful. I sent documentation verifying all charges have been paid, but they have not corrected the account. If they would take the time to review the account and my documentation, they would see that the invoices have already been paid. Today I received a letter stating we have been turned over to a debt collection company. I have paid all invoices every month, and have never been late. I am requesting your assistance in resolving this billing issue since I have been told that we cannot speak with the individuals reviewing the case.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/16/2022

  We have reached out to ******************** and have resolved her complaint.  Ms. ********'s issue has been escalated to leadership to review process and coach the team.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/19/2022

   
  Complaint: 18488541
  
  I am rejecting this response because:  Although ****************** from Shred It left a voice message that stated she and the ******** Service Supervisor had found duplicate invoices on my account, and that the billing team would issue a credit to clear those charges by the end of the week, as of this morning (a week later) the credit has not been issued and my account is still not in good standing. I have attempted to send an email to Ms. ******* but they are returned undeliverable, and when I call her I am only able to leave a message.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/20/2022

  We have continued worked with ******************** and have resolved her complaint

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/09/2022

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  After contacting Shredit in August of 2022 to get recycle bins emptied that had clearly not been emptied for over 8 months, it was uncovered that for over 2 years, Shredit had been wrongfully charging for pickups that were not actually taking place and charging for 6 bins when only 2 were in existence. After careful review of our account, due to the Pandemic and "auto-pay" of invoices, it was determined that over a 2 year period, we were over charged in excess of $9,300. This was brought to the attention of Shredit in October, 2022 and we advised that we were suspending all pickups at all locations until this is resolved. Shredit took over 6 weeks to review the account and agreed they had overcharged in excess of $8,500. Despite numerous requests for documentation to compare discrepancies, no documentation has been sent. Shredit also indicated on October 13, 2022 that they would be issuing a refund. Despite numerous requests, as of 12/9/2022 refunds have not been issued and complete lack of response to requests for updates. Additionally, despite asking for service to be suspended until further notice, Shredit continues to schedule weekly pickups at both locations that we are forced to manually cancel through their system on a regular basis.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/28/2022

  We have been in contact with ************ and are continuing to work with her to resolve the issue.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/28/2022

   
  Complaint: 18549868
  
  I am rejecting this response because our issues still remain and have not been resolved.  I have sent documentation to business and am awaiting response to outstanding issues including credit of $9500.

  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/29/2022

   
  Complaint: 18549868
  
  I am rejecting this response because my issues are still not resolved.  The company reached out and I provided additional documentation.  They are still indicating days/weeks before this is resolved.  I am still awaiting credit of $9,500.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/06/2023

  We have worked with ************ and have resolved her complaint. **************** issue has been escalated to leadership to review process and coach the team.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/09/2023

   
  Complaint: 18549868
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  Although they have been working on and indicating they are issuing credits, The credit amounts are still incorrect and not what we believe we are owed and we are still awaiting the refund.

  Sincerely,
  
  *****************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/18/2023

  We have continued worked with ************ and have resolved her complaint.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/19/2023

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and the issue has been resolved.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/05/2022

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have been a customer in good standing of Shred-it since July of 2018. All payments on time and in full. In October of 2021 something changed (I believe they were bought out by Stericycle) and the billing became extremely erratic. I stopped receiving paper invoices and online I could only view and print certain invoices. The invoices I had access to had unusual activity and seemed like there was double billing. Some statements I received showed a current amount due with $0 owed at 30+ days, but then the next statement showed an overdue amount. Beginning in May of 2022, I stopped my service (I haven't had a pickup since the beginning of May) and I attempted several times via email and phone to speak with someone regarding this discrepancy. There were several invoices I didn't have and I also wanted a breakdown from their accounting confirming the payments they had received. I never received any response other than they had created a "ticket" for my dispute and that someone would call me. Soon I began receiving collection calls and each time I asked that person if they were able to send me copies of the invoices and answer my questions. All said they couldn't and would forward my information to a customer service rep. ** one was able to even confirm my ticket number when I gave it to them!Months later, I was able to get copies of the invoices and I verified what I could and made a payment for the majority of the amount they listed as owed. I submitted yet another request for contact via email detailing what I paid and why there was a balance. I also stated at that time I wanted to cancel my account. I have yet to receive any calls (other than unhelpful collections calls who are unable to do anything or see anything about my account) to discuss my dispute with the additional charges. Today I received a collections notice for $270.30. This company has extremely questionable billing practices, a complete lack of customer service and a negligent collections process.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/14/2022

  We have reached out to ************** and have resolved his complaint.  Ms. ************;issue has been escalated to leadership to review process and coach the team.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/14/2022

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/02/2022

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We received a charge on our account on 11/10/22 for a "remove site shredding container" of $68.69 The container was picked up on 9/2/22 and our account was closed, so we should not have this bill.I called Shred-it on 12/2/22 and they set up a dispute ticket. We heard back that we should be charged for this invoice of $68.69 even though nothing was performed on 11/10/22.We submitted a signed form on 6/3/22 that we were not auto renewing our agreement that was to begin on 9/12/22 so the last date of service was 9/2/22. They were not authorized to continue to our service past 9/12/22

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/08/2022

  We have worked with ******************** and have resolved her complaint. ************************ issue has been escalated to leadership to review process and coach the team.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/08/2022

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/24/2022

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I contracted with shred-it company, parent company Steri-cycle. for a one time fee of $189 to shred papers at my residential address. There was no discussion about an additional fee of $60.29 in ancillary fees. The fee of $189 was deducted from my business account on 10/25/22.I thought this was the end of my obligation to Shred-it and Stericycle Service. However I was billed again for a fee of $249.20. Thus I was billed a send time for the $189 plus the ancillary fee of $60.29 I have repeatedly, by phone and by email complained, to no avail. I advised the company they were double billing me for a one-time service. I called the 800 number ************** and just got the run around.my account # is ********** I have talked with ****, the local representative with Shred -it and she was of no help, she just turfed me to Steer-cycle saying they. are the parent company of Shred-it and she has no say in how the billing is done. The reference compliant # is 3863825.Last week I spoke with a "****" at *****-cycle who assured me that my complaint is acknowledged and no billing would occur until my complaint was fully addressed, and that it may take 1-2 months before a decision is made.However, today my business account was raided by Stericycle for $249.29 with no explanation for my complaint.I at least. need the $189 fee refunded to me and why was I not informed of the additional fee of $60.29 at the time I purchased the service for $189?Please contact the company Stericyle and find out why they ignore my complaint and charge me double for a one-time fee.Respectfully.Mr *********************** ************ ***************** Thank you

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/01/2022

  We have made several attempts to reach out to **************** but have not been able to get in contact with him. We researched his account and based off the information provided resolved his issues. Supporting documentation was sent to him on 11/28/22 but we have not received any response to our attempts to contact. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/02/2022

   
  Complaint: 18460275
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I have not been contacted  by Stericycle. I checked my email and there is no email dated 11/28/22. IThey have my telephone number as well and  I have never received a  courtesy phone call. It is not hard to get ahold of me. They took  $189 once from me and then another $249 for a second charge for a one time  service. Why the double billing? No explanation or reason to. double bill bill.

   I am TOTALLY UNHAPPY WITH STERICYCLE. THET SHOULD NOT DOUBLE BILL ME FOR A ONE-TIME SERVCE.

   

  I RECEIVED A EMAIL ON 10/31/22 STAING THERY RECIEVED $189 FOR  THE SERVICE FROM SEPREMBER. BUT THEN THEY ADDED ANOTHER $249 AS AN "OUTSTANDING" BILL? FOR WHAT? AGAIN WHY ARE THEY CHARING ME TWICE FOR A ONE TIME SERVICE

   

  I HAD TALKED WITH A "*****". ON 10/11/22 FROM STERICYCLE  WHO ASSURED ME THEERE WOULD BE NO. MORE BILLING AS I HAD ALREADY PAISN A $189 FOR THE ONE- TIME SERVCE, BUT THEY CONTINED TO BILL ME AND NOW HAVE COLLECTED AN ADDITONAL $249. WHY? WHY? WHY?

  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/07/2022

  We have reached out to **************** and have resolved his complaint