All Waste Balers

Who This Page Is For

This page is intended for businesses that already separate recyclable waste and need a practical way to manage it.

We typically work with:

• Facilities and site managers
• Operations and production teams
• Warehousing and logistics operations
• Retail, manufacturing and industrial sites

Most enquiries come from sites where recyclable material is building up faster than it can be collected, or where existing bins are taking up too much space.

Waste Baler Types Explained

Different balers suit different sites, depending on how material is generated and how often it needs to be handled.

• Vertical balers are most commonly used where material is loaded by hand during the day, close to where waste is produced
• Multi chamber balers are used when more than one recyclable material needs to be baled separately, but space is limited
• Horizontal balers suit higher volumes and are often fed using bins, tippers or mechanical handling equipment
• Fully automatic balers are used where material is fed continuously by conveyor as part of a wider waste handling setup

All waste balers we supply meet relevant UK and CE safety requirements.

How Waste Balers Are Typically Used

Recyclable material is fed into the baler and compacted using hydraulic pressure until a bale is formed. Once the bale reaches the required size, it’s tied using plastic strapping or baler wire and removed from the machine.

Bale size depends on the baler type and the material being handled. Smaller balers suit lower volumes, while higher-output sites generally run mill-size machines to suit bulk collections or recycler requirements.

Completed bales are usually stored on pallets or in a designated holding area until collection.

Waste Handling Applications

Waste balers are commonly used for:

• Cardboard boxes and packaging

• Plastic packaging and film

• Paper

• Other dry recyclable materials

Some machines are set up to handle one material consistently, while others are used for multiple recyclable streams depending on site layout and volumes.

Where material isn’t suitable for baling, general waste compactors are typically used to manage non-recyclable waste and limit collections.

Choosing the Right Waste Baler

The right baler depends on how recyclable material is produced and handled on site, rather than headline volumes alone.

Machine choice is usually influenced by:

• The type of material being baled
• How quickly waste builds up
• Available space and ceiling height
• How material is fed into the machine

Smaller vertical balers are often installed where material builds up steadily through the day. Horizontal and fully automatic balers are more common where volumes are higher or where material is fed directly from production, packing or goods-in areas.

Where waste volumes change over time, machines can be upgraded or replaced to suit new requirements.

If you’re unsure which baler is suitable, we can review how waste is currently handled and advise accordingly.

Refurbished Waste Balers

In addition to new equipment, we also supply refurbished waste balers. These machines are serviced, tested and prepared for continued commercial use before being supplied.

Refurbished horizontal balers are available for higher-volume sites, offering a lower-cost alternative to new machinery without changing how material is processed.

They’re often chosen where budgets are tighter or where a practical, cost-effective solution is preferred.