The Aurora AU1220XZ 12-sheet crosscut paper/ credit card shredder with 4.5-gallon wastebasket is the perfect business and home office device to keep you safe from identity theft. The AU1220XZ accepts up to 12 sheets of paper at a time and shreds them into small pieces (3/16 by 1-9/16 inches), security level P-3. In addition to paper, the AU1220XZ shreds credit cards, keeping vital information from falling into the wrong hands. The throat of the shredder is 8.7 inches wide and allows continuous shredding for 3 minutes. The item includes an integrated handle for easy emptying of the 5.2-gallon wastebasket.