Types of Waste

Waste is classified as three types:

WET

food waste, dairy waste, household garbage, etc.

DRY

paper, corrugated boxes, etc.

BULKY

pallets, drums, appliances, etc.

Types of Waste/Compactors

DRY WASTE | Stationary Compactors:

The compactor body is bolted to the customer’s concrete pad at four or more spots, depending on the equipment. The container is attached on each side to the compactor body with two ratchet binders. Removal of the container is accomplished by loosening the ratchet binders. The stationary compactor is designed for the removal of dry waste. Types of Waste Knowing what type of waste your customer has is critical to recommending the correct equipment.

WET WASTE | Self-Contained

Compactor/Containers: The compactor body and container are built as an integral unit and are taken to the landfill together. Self-contained compactors are designed for wet waste, but are used frequently for dry waste to avoid the mess made when breaking a stationary compactor away. The power pack is normally remote to avoid damage while traveling to the landfill.

BULKY WASTE | PreCrushers:

A precrusher is a stationary compactor built with a bulkhead at the end of the charge box. PreCrushers are designed for product destruction.