Factors To Consider When Choosing A Waste Baler Or Compactor

Waste management is an important subject in the UK. The UK Government has set out targets to recycle 65% of municipal waste by 2035, which includes waste collected from businesses and organisations. 

It’s important for businesses and organisations to play their part in recycling and disposing of waste responsibly. Setting new targets and adapting your processes can maximise the amount you recycle and help you run a greener, more sustainable organisation. 

Using waste balers and compactors can help improve the way you tackle waste on your premises. Each machine works by compacting waste to make it more manageable to dispose of, saving space and helping you recycle more. But which do you need for your business?

Here are some factors to consider when choosing a waste baler or compactor.

A bag compactor can help you compact your non-recyclable waste to make disposable easier. They can make dealing with waste more hygienic and help you save money on waste collection.  

They work by compacting bags of waste into manageable containers that can be put into larger waste collection bins or bags. 

A bag compactor can be very useful if you deal with a lot of non-recyclable waste. They can make light work of compacting your waste and adhering to waste management compliance measures.  

Businesses and organisations that pay for waste disposal can save money by compacting their waste, making a compactor a useful investment for businesses.

As with balers, there are different bag compactor sizes to suit different needs. Small businesses and organisations can benefit from small compactors that fit easily with your floor space.  

Check out phs Wastekit’s compactor range for more information about our sizes. 

Waste balers are designed to compact waste, making it easier to remove by waste collectors. They’re used by businesses and organisations to make it easier to recycle plastic, cardboard and other types of waste. Balers have a lot of benefits for the environment, as well as being space-saving.  

A waste baler can be a useful piece of equipment for improving the way you recycle.  With a baler, you won’t have to deal with piles and piles of cardboard and plastic waste, and can compact it into neat and manageable piles instead.  

Some things to consider when choosing a waste baler include:

Balers are capable of compressing cardboard, plastic and metal. Heavy-duty balers are capable of compacting multiple materials, while lighter weight or smaller balers are best suited to compacting plastic and cardboard.  

The type of baler you need will depend on how much plastic, cardboard and metal waste you have. Some locations may need multiple types of balers to deal with all waste types on-site.

Balers also come in different sizes, allowing you to choose an appropriate baler to suit your needs. A small baler can be useful for a small business with limited floor space, while larger balers are more suitable for buildings and warehouses that handle larger volumes of waste.  

Explore cardboard and plastic balers to explore dimensions and sizes to help you decide on the right size baler for your needs.  

Buying a baler means you can benefit from a custom service, as well as follow-on maintenance and repair if needed as part of your purchase. The UK government has recently announced a tax relief initiative that will allow businesses who pay corporation tax to claim back 130% of the cost of a new baler or compactor. You can read more about this on our blog.  

By taking a different approach to how you dispose of cardboard boxes or store your plastic waste, you could work smarter, not harder with your waste management practices. You will need to follow relevant guidance to ensure your waste is stored and recycled carefully to ensure it retains its maximum value in the eyes of sellers.

The money you can make from selling waste will vary, so it’s important to assess the potential value of your waste and compare prices with different buyers to find the best deal for your business.