Designed for the home or any personal office, the HSM Securio C18 L4 Micro-cut shredder is perfect for destroying personal or sensitive information. The Securio C18 level 4/P-5 shredder does offer a lower sheet capacity than its counterparts. However, with a lower capacity comes a smaller shred size. Shredding between 8-9 sheets at once, the C18 produces 1/16" x 9/16" micro-cut particles. Overall, each page destroyed renders 603 confetti-cut pieces. These pieces collect in the easy to remove waste container. This container holds up to 6.6 gallons, a decent amount for this micro cut model. When the container reaches full capacity, a light will illuminate near the power button. An alert will also display if this container is replaced improperly. The user can also monitor waste capacity levels through the convenient inspection window. Despite the lower sheet capacity, users may be tempted to load a higher amount of paper at a time. If this shredder is ever overloaded, the JamStop Anti-Jam automatically switches the unit into reverse mode to tackle the problem and force out the jam. Compact and easy to relocate, the HSM Securio C18 weighs a lightweight 11.4 lbs. With dimensions of 11.3" D x 14 2/5" W x 21.3" H, this unit is a perfect deskside companion. Feed not only documents into this shredder, but also staples, paper clips, and even credit cards! The hardened steel cutting cylinder is strong enough to handle these items without trouble. This German-made shredder is built with high-quality materials, ensuring years of service life. For increased user safety, the folding element prevents unintentional intake and automatically halts operation should pressure be applied to this element. Energy-efficient, the HSM Securio C18 features Zero Energy Stand-By technology. When in stand-by mode, the unit will not consume any power, guaranteed. Simply start feeding paper to reactivate the machine. On top of energy-savings, the Securio C18 emits low level shredding sounds with the Whisper Shred technology. These features and capabilities make this deskside unit perfect for any home, private area, or personal office.