This shredder has not lasted anytime. All of the paper jams up in the corners and stops the machine. You have to unplug it and dig the paper out of the shredder. It was one of the worst shredders I have ever bought. I had a cheap-o $9.99 small shredder from Wal-Mart that worked alot better than this one. The only problem with it is it did not have a base, you had to hang it on a trash can. I think I will get it back out and start using it again.