The Aurora AU875XA 8-sheet crosscut paper/ credit card shredder with 3.7-gallon wastebasket is the perfect home office device to keep you safe from identity theft. The AU875XA accepts up to 8 sheets of paper at a time and shreds them into small pieces (3/16 by 1-27/32 inches), security level P-3. In addition to paper, the AU875XA 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 3.7-gallon wastebasket.