EX12-05 Cross-cut Shredder fits under your desk for convenient protection of your confidential documents. Ideal for executive or home office use. Security Level 3 shredder shreds 12 sheets in one pass and 8-1/5" per minute into a 5-gallon, easy-to-empty, pullout bin. Cross-cut pieces measure 1/4" x 1-1/2". EX12-05 Cross-cut Shredder accepts paper, staples, paper clips and credit cards. Use the separate slot for shredding CDs and DVDs. Shredder also offers quiet operation with a 70-decibel sound level.