Benefits of Compaction

Selection Criteria Benefits of Compaction Equipment Options

User's View

  • Discourages Scavengers
  • Saves Labor
  • Reduces Collection Costs
  • Reduces Insect/Rodent Problems
  • Prevents Windblown Trash
  • Reduces Fire Hazard
  • Controls Odor
  • Saves Inside Storage Space and Outside Parking Spaces
  • Extends Pavement Life
  • Stops Pilferage
  • Prevents Unauthorized Access to Your Trash
  • Prevents Unauthorized Disposal

Hauler's View

Fewer Trips...
make more use of roll-off truck by acquiring more accounts
Fewer Cleanup Problems...
when trash is sealed in a container, there are fewer complaints of messy bin areas
Reduced Bin Damage/Fires...
sealed containers reduce vandalism opportunities
Account Retention...
compactor customers are usually long term customers. Also, if you don’t offer the compactor solution, someone else will!
Liquid Retention...
self-contained compactors retain liquids better than any bin, thus eliminating mess associated with liquid refuse.