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The twin baler with two separate compartments for optimal baling of large volumes of waste.

How Often Should a Baler be Serviced?

If you’ve recently acquired a baler to optimise your waste operations, or are considering purchasing one, you may also need to know how often you should be scheduling baler maintenance and servicing, along with what…
The Model AS Compactor in red standing outside.

How Do Waste Compactors Work?

Waste compactors are essential tools for businesses aiming to manage their waste efficiently, reduce disposal costs, maintain a cleaner environment, and contribute towards sustainability. By significantly reducing the volume of waste, compactors help businesses save…
Generated image of a robot arm sorting waste on a conveyor.

How AI Could Support Waste Management

These days it seems like AI is on the rise faster than ever. No longer a quasi-horror science fiction dream, artificial intelligence is making its way into our lives as a mainstay, like or not.…
What is a bailer used for? The BP18 is perfect for mid-range baling of recyclable materials.

What is a Baler Used For?

Managing waste efficiently is crucial for any company’s continued longevity. If you have physical premises, the chances are that you’re generating waste, and when this becomes too much to deal with (either waste takes up…
A man stands bent over as he pulls compacted Styrofoam tubes from the Styropactor Nano. The Styropactor Nano has four curved legs and a sticker of two eyes on the front of its metal cuboid shell.

Can You Put Polystyrene in a Compactor?

Many of us are left wondering about the best practices for disposal and recycling of polystyrene. A common question is whether polystyrene can be placed in a traditional waste compactor. The answer isn’t straightforward, as…
The purple Model L Roro compactor outside a warehouse.

What Can I Use if I Don’t Have a Waste Compactor?

Waste management is pivotal for any business, particularly those generating significant amounts of waste. While waste compactors are an efficient solution for reducing waste volume, not all companies have access to them. Whether due to…

What is the Difference Between Baling and Compaction?

In waste management and recycling, baling and compaction are two prevalent techniques used to handle materials efficiently. Though they might appear similar at first glance, they serve different purposes and operate through distinct mechanisms. Baling…
Large stacks of plastic bottles baled into cubes stood outside with the sky above.

Where Can I Sell Recyclable Bales?

Recycling has become an essential aspect of modern waste management, with increasing emphasis (especially in recent times) on sustainability and environmental conservation. If your company is at the forefront of implementing change in waste management…
Model AS Skip Portable Compactor in red from a side profile outside.

How Do I Choose the Right Waste Compactor?

Selecting the right waste compactor for your business is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your waste management efficiency and operational costs. With various types of compactors available, it is wise to consider several…
Stacks of cardboard bales.

How Much Does a Bale of Cardboard Weigh?

The weight of a bale of cardboard is influenced by its size and density. Bales of cardboard are a common sight in recycling facilities and industries where large amounts of cardboard waste are generated. Understanding…
The blue BP10 stands against a white wall with its top panel ajar. Within, the compacting press can be seen pushing down on a mass of plastic waste.

How Much Does a Baler Cost?

Balers are indispensable components of industries and businesses that deal with large volumes of recyclable materials, helping to compress these materials into compact, manageable bales. The cost of balers can vary widely depending on their…

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Estimated Weekly Volumes

Based on a 50kg per m3 material density
Visual Size Guide
1100L bin
55kg approx.
8 yard skip
300kg approx.
16 yard skip
600kg approx.
40 yard skip
1500kg approx.