<prompt> Human: Hi all,I just did a mammoth clean up of my old paperwork, and have filled a large packing box with documents. Its mostly junk mail, old recipes, etc. but there are a few more personal things mixed in there - bank statements, etc.. I dont think theres anything in there with my full SSN or accounts numbers, but its just about possible. Im aware of industrial shredding services, but that seems like overkill and potentially expensive. Any tips on an easy way to dispose of them safely? Once in a previous situation I just poured a couple of old buckets of paint over the lot, but that might not have been ideal. Any advice appreciated!x200B;EDIT: Thanks for the good advice, all! Lots of ideas. I might go with the burnination option - possibly stick them in the back of the car next time I visit my parents who live rurally.  <response>: Do you have a fireplace or know someone who does? You could always burn them! 