Dahle 40606 Department Level P-2 Strip Cut Paper Shredder produces a 1/4″ particle size and is a high volume shredder featuring a massive 45 gallon waste bin for longer shredding and less frequent bag changes. This machine controls power consumption by using Dahle’s exclusive SmartPower Energy Management System. This multi-stage system reduces power usage after ten minutes of sitting idle (sleep mode), and completely powers down after an additional 20 minutes of inactivity. Usually kept in centralized locations, the Dahle 40606 strip cut shredder is the perfect addition to any large office, copy room or communications center. With the ability to continually shred large quantities of paper for daily, monthly, and even quarterly shredding, the Dahle 40606 Level 2 Shredder provides a practical solution for the destruction needs of even the busiest office.