All Waste Compactors

Who This Page Is For

This page is for businesses producing waste that can’t be baled or recycled, and where bins or skips are no longer practical.

We typically work with:

• Facilities managers and site managers
• Operations and production teams
• Logistics, manufacturing and distribution sites
• Retail, food production and industrial environments

Most enquiries are driven by rising collection costs, overflowing bins, hygiene concerns or limited space for waste storage.

Waste Compactor Types Explained

Waste compactors fall into several categories, depending on how waste is stored, compacted and collected:

• Static compactors remain fixed in place and compact waste into a connected RoRo skip
• Portable compactors are whole compactor skips that are collected and exchanged when full
• In-bin compactors compact waste directly into wheelie bins
• In-bag compactors compress waste into heavy-duty bags
• Block compactors increase skip capacity using weight rather than power
• Jumbo roll packers compact bulky wood or awkward waste streams into hook-lift skips

Each system suits different waste volumes, layouts and collection arrangements. Choosing the right one depends on how waste is produced and handled day to day.

How Waste Compactors Are Typically Used

Waste compactors are used to deal with general and residual waste, including food waste, mixed packaging and non-recyclable materials.

Compactors:

• Reduce how quickly waste areas fill
• Cut the number of collections required
• Improve housekeeping and site safety
• Limit pest, odour and spillage issues

Most sites use a compactor for general waste, alongside balers for recyclable materials such as cardboard and plastic.

Common Problems Waste Compactors Solve

Waste compactors are commonly introduced when:

• Bins or skips overflow before collection
• Disposal costs are increasing
• Too many collections are required each week
• Loose waste is creating hygiene or safety issues
• Space won’t allow additional bins or skips

Reducing waste volume at source helps sites regain control over waste handling without changing how waste is produced.