The Aurora AU1225MA 12-sheet micro-cut paper / CD/ credit card shredder with a 5-gallon pullout basket is the perfect business and home office device to keep you safe from identity theft. The AU1225MA accepts up to 12 sheets of paper at a time and shreds them into small pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches), security level P-4. In addition to paper, the AU1225MA shreds CDs/DVDs/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 40 minutes. The item includes a 5-gallon pullout basket for easy emptying and an overload protection feature to prevent serious paper jams.