Abstract: A shredder including a shredding mechanism and a housing at least partially enclosing the shredding mechanism is provided. The shredder further includes a receptacle to which the housing is removably coupled, that receives and contains shredded material. The shredder may include a handle movably attached to the housing, to enable removal of the housing from the receptacle. The shredder may also include a flap, movably coupled to the housing, positioned to protect a user from the shredding mechanism during removal of the housing from the receptacle.