General Waste Compactors

Unfortunately, not all waste can be recycled. Low value, mixed waste also commonly known as general waste has to be placed in a bin. Removal of this waste can be a huge expense for businesses particularly when space within the bin isn’t fully utilised.

At commercial businesses, general waste can quickly accumulate and overflowing bins are not only unsightly but can also pose a serious health risk. By investing in a general waste Compactor businesses can dramatically reduce their disposal costs.

There are several different types of Compactors but the concept remains the same. Compactors deploy a powerful ram that applies several tonnes of pressure. This typically results in a 5:1 compaction ratio and ensures space inside bins and skips is fully utilised. As waste material is fully compacted bins need to be emptied far less frequently.

What are the Benefits of General Waste Compactors?

Businesses across all industries including; retail, restaurants, offices, supermarkets, and warehouses have invested in Compactors. This is because they offer a host of benefits to businesses including:

Cost Savings

Typically when bins are emptied they are often half full. So essentially, your business is paying for the removal of fresh air. A compactor will ensure waste is fully compacted, fewer collections are required and money isn’t going to waste.

Improved Efficiency 

Compactors can be loaded by hand, bin lift, or truck. This cuts down on multiple trips to the bins and also removes the requirement for any waste to be flat packed. Staff can focus on key business tasks. If you produce large quantities of general waste, we can design and install full turn-key systems that feed material directly into the compactor.

Saves Space On-site

Having a Compactor on-site will remove the requirement for multiple 1100 litre bins. As all waste will be compacted fewer bins are required to store waste until collection day saving space on-site. Removal of overflowing bins will also improve the visual appeal of your workplace.

Purchasing a General Waste Compactor

A Compactor can be a great investment for any business that produces general waste. We have a large range of machines available suitable for handling small volumes all the way through to industrial volumes processing tonnes of waste.  If you’re not sure about what machine your business needs, arrange a free on-site audit.

Hiring a Waste Compactor

Although investing in a Compactor can bring about financial gain, many businesses are reluctant to tie up existing lines of credit or capital by investing in new machinery. That’s why at Landfill Alternatives, we offer affordable leasing contracts on our new and refurbished Waste Compactors.  Leasing equipment with us is a straightforward procedure. The first step is organising an onsite audit to determine what machinery is best for your specific business requirements. We then draw up a proposal outlining our recommendations and a suitable payment plan.  On receiving your completed rental form we then deliver, install, and provide free training for your system.

Refurbished Machines

In addition to selling brand new machines, we also sell a number of refurbished Compactors. These are restored to a very high standard and can be a very cost-effective route of satisfying your waste management requirements.

Compactor Maintenance

Our machines are designed and built to last, but over time they will sustain some heavy usage. In order to ensure your machine is operating correctly and continues to do so throughout its life, it’s absolutely vital that you regularly service your machine. We have an extensive team of certified electronic and hydraulic engineers that are capable of servicing any Compactor in line with the manufacturer’s guidance to ensure its continued operation.