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Plastic Balers for Sale & Hire

If your business produces significant volumes of plastic waste such as shrink wrap, plastic film, packaging or rigid plastics, then a plastic baler is one of the most effective ways to manage it. Balers can save you money, improve productivity and help you become a more sustainable business.

At phs Wastekit we supply plastic balers for sale and hire across the UK, backed by a team of waste experts who can recommend the right machine for your waste stream. Whether you're baling plastic for the first time or upgrading an existing setup.

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Choosing the right plastic baler

Selecting the right plastic baler comes down to the type and volume of plastic you handle, the space available and how you want to manage the cost.

The main things to weigh up include:

  • Waste Volume and Type: how much plastic you produce, and whether it's soft film, shrink wrap, or rigid plastics, determines the size and strength of machine you need.
  • Available Space: Vertical balers suit tighter sites; larger machines need dedicated floor space and, in some cases, a three-phase supply.
  • Throughput and automation: Higher-volume sites benefit from faster cycle times and features that reduce manual handling. 
  • Buy or Hire: Buying suits stable long-term volumes; hire offers flexibility for short-term or seasonal needs.

If you're not sure which machine fits your operation, our team can carry out a site assessment including a free waste saving audit to recommend the right plastic baler for your waste stream. 

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Plastic Balers

Orwak 5010-E Baler
Orwak 5010-E Baler
A small, easy-to-use compact baler for cardboard and plastic.

Ideal for medium-sized organisations such as manufactures and wholesalers.

Dimensions (mm)

w1110 D910 H2140

Bale Weight

50kg(Cardboard) 80kg(Plastic)

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9020 Multi-Chamber Baler
9020 Multi-Chamber Baler
An innovative, multi-chamber baler that can bale two or more different types...

Ideal for small businesses with limited floor space.

Dimensions (mm)

W2480 D1135 H2443

Bale Weight

250kg

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Compactor Being Serviced

What is a plastic baler and how does it work? 

A plastic baler compresses loose waste plastic like film, shrink wrap, packaging and rigid plastics into dense, uniform bales that are easy to store, move and recycle. It turns bulky, awkward plastic waste into a compact output that takes up a fraction of the space.

The process is straightforward:

  1. Waste plastic is loaded into the baler's chamber 
  2. A hydraulic ram compresses it against a fixed plate.
  3. Once the chamber is full, the bale is tied off with strapping or wire.
  4. The finished bale is ejected and stored ready for collection or recycling.

Baling dramatically reduces the volume of plastic waste, which means fewer collections, less storage space taken up by loose material, and cleaner segregation for recycling. For sites paying by waste volume, that can translate directly into lower disposal costs. 

What plastics can you bale?

Plastic balers handle most of the plastic waste streams a business produces day to day:

  • Soft plastics and film: Shrink wrap, pallet wrap, bin liners and packaging film, the most common commercial plastic waste 
  • Rigid plastics: PET bottles, containers and harder packaging that takes up disproportionate space when loose 
  • Mixed plastic packaging: Where a multi-chamber machine can separate streams at source 

Baling soft plastics in particular makes recycling far more practical, since loose film is bulky and difficult to handle. For more on which materials qualify, see our guide to soft plastics recycling.   

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Do I need a plastic baler or compactor?

A plastic baler compresses recyclable plastic into transportable bales for recycling. A compactor compresses mixed or general waste into a container to reduce its volume for collection. The right choice depends on what you're trying to achieve:

  • Choose a plastic baler if your goal is to segregate and recycle plastic — film, wrap or rigid and potentially recover value from the baled material 
  • Choose a compactor if your goal is simply to reduce the volume of mixed or general waste going to collection.

Training is particularly important. Safe operation, correct loading and basic machine care all help protect uptime and reduce avoidable faults.

Some sites use both. If a compactor is the better fit for your waste, we can point you to the right machine in our compactor range. 

Which businesses use plastic balers?

At phs We regularly support businesses across:

We regularly support businesses across:

Installation, training, servicing and breakdown support

Choosing the right machine is only part of the process. We also support the setup and ongoing performance of your equipment.

Our support includes:

  • Site surveys and recommendation guidance
  • Installation planning
  • Fewer waste collections  
  • Operator training
  • Routine servicing
  • Maintenance plans
  • Breakdown support
  • Spare parts supply

Training is particularly important. Safe operation, correct loading and basic machine care all help protect uptime and reduce avoidable faults.

Our  maintenance plans are designed to keep equipment compliant, safe and productive. Depending on the level of cover required, this can include scheduled servicing, breakdown attendance, labour cover and parts support.

Why choose phs Wastekit for plastic balers?

At phs Wastekit we combine national coverage with practical waste handling expertise. We supply a broad range of cardboard balers, plastic balers, compactors and specialist equipment, backed by recommendation support, training, servicing and spare parts.

Businesses choose us because we offer:

  • Flexibility – buy new and used or hire with flexible contracts
  • Nationwide supply and support
  • A broad equipment range for different waste volumes
  • Sector specific guidance
  • Training and servicing from one supplier
  • Support with free waste audits and machine recommendations

We don’t just supply machines; we support businesses throughout their waste management journey.

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