Portable Waste Compactors
Portable waste compactors are a popular option for a huge range of industries. Businesses such as supermarkets, retail outlets, factories, and industrial settings can all benefit from having a portable compactor on site. They work by significantly reducing the volume that trash takes up in a skip or bin, helping to save on waste collections and costs. Waste is placed inside a portable compactor, and then crushed with a high force into the attached container.
A portable compactor can hold roughly 5 times more waste than a standard skip but take up a similar space on premise. With a portable compactor, the entire machine is collected once it is full. It is then emptied at a waste processing location and returned to the site to be filled again. This differs from static waste compactors which are fixed to a specific location and feature a container which can be removed and emptied. Portable waste compactors are ideal for premises and operations which require the freedom to move machinery when necessary, or only have a portable compactor for a specific period of time.
There are various options available when looking for portable waste compactors for sale. We are specialists in all kinds of recycling machinery including portable waste compactors. Read our frequently asked questions on portable compactors below, or speak with our team to discuss portable compactors for sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a portable waste compactor for my business?
The obvious reason that many businesses choose to invest in a waste compactor is to reduce the amount of space that waste is taking up on premises. Portable waste compactors can dramatically reduce the size of refuse, optimising storage space and making operations smoother. In addition to this, portable compactors can save your business money in waste disposal fees thanks to fewer collections.
Is a portable compactor environmentally friendly?
Yes, using a portable compactor for your refuse can have a positive impact on the environment. This is because they reduce the size of waste being sent to landfill. Not only that, but fewer waste collections mean less greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles on the road.
Should I choose a portable compactor or static compactor?
The type of compactor you need will really depend on the nature of your business and the level and type of waste you are producing. Static compactors are great for large organisations that produce huge volumes of waste on a regular basis and have the space available for the machinery to be fixed. Portable compactors are typically smaller and better suited to areas with less free space.
Can portable waste compactors handle wet waste?
Most portable compactors for sale will be able to handle wet waste because the machines have watertight seals to prevent leakage. This is often not the case with a static compactor, which aren’t suitable for disposing of wet waste.
How does a portable compactor work?
A portable compactor works by crushing waste placed in the machine into a much smaller space. All kinds of waste can be placed into a portable compactor, and it will be compacted down in the container. Once the container is full, the entire machine is collected by a waste disposal service, emptied, and then returned to site.
Can recyclable materials be used in a portable compactor?
It is possible to use portable waste compactors for recyclables such as cardboard, however these materials should not be mixed with other refuse if you are planning on sending for recycling. Generally, recycling balers are a better option for recyclable materials.
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