The Benefits of Using a Waste Compactor

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Using a waste compactor is a great way to reduce your business’s overall waste footprint. This is because a compactor compresses trash, reducing its volume. Not only does this save your business money on waste management costs and hauling fees because it requires fewer trips to the landfill, compacting waste also helps it decompose more quickly at the landfill.

Commercial and Industrial Uses For Waste Compactors

Waste compactors are now being used by many different businesses including restaurants, airports, and fast-food outlets. An industrial waste compactor is an excellent option for any business that produce a lot of waste. These units are designed to compact large volumes of waste.

Waste compactors are available in various sizes to suit most requirements. There are stationary, self-contained, and closed-end compactors, so you can find a model that fits your business’s waste volume and recycling goals.

Can Waste Compactors Be Used For A Small Business?

Depending on how much waste your business produces, using a waste compactor can be seen as an investment even for smaller businesses if you produce a large amounts of waste. Hiring a compactor will save you money on your waste hauling and recycling costs.

How Do Waste Compactors Work?

Compactors can be used to compress plastics, paper, cardboard, and other non-hazardous material. When the compactor chamber is full, a ram is activated and the waste is compressed. This process creates a bale or block that can be used for recycling. The process of putting waste into the compactor is easy. Waste is simply placed in the machine and at the push of a button, the machine will then crush the waste.

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