How to Handle Post-Production Waste in Manufacturing and Distribution

Explore effective methods for handling post-production waste and optimizing your waste management practices.
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Waste Management in a Production Facility

Explore effective methods for handling post-production waste and optimizing your waste management practices

 

Production facilities generate large volumes of waste daily – from packaging materials to post-production remnants. Managing this waste efficiently can be a logistical and financial challenge.

Common waste types include cardboard, hard plastics, and plastic foil – materials that are recyclable but often difficult to handle due to their size, weight, and volume. If it’s not properly managed, the waste can disrupt workflows, drive up costs, and cause frustration in the workplace.

 

Why is Waste Causing Challenges for Manufacturing Companies?

There are many reasons why production waste can pose challenges – some of them are:

  • Large, bulky volumes – heavy and difficult to transport
  • Labour-intensive handling – staff time spent handling waste manually
  • Strict recycling regulations – materials like cardboard and plastic require sorting and proper storage
  • Messy workspaces – clutter can affect safety and productivity
  • High disposal costs – frequent waste collections are expensive

 

Modern Waste Compaction Colution Tailored to Your Facility

Investing in a reliable baler or compactor from a trusted manufacturer like Bramidan can significantly elevate your waste handling efficiency. Our robust vertical and horizontal balers, as well as compactors, are built for long-term durability and designed to handle a wide range of recyclable materials with ease.

With various models available, it’s simple to find a solution that aligns with your operational needs and space requirements. Don’t just take our word for it—our customer cases highlight real-world success stories from businesses that have improved their waste management with Bramidan equipment. These testimonials stand as proof of the performance, longevity, and value our machines deliver across industries.

 

Efficient Waste Management with Balers

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INEFFICIENT waste management system

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EFFECTIVE waste management system

Benefits of Balers and Compactors

There are many advantages of installing a baler or compactor in a factory that handles large volumes of production waste. Both solutions are designed to reduce waste volume, improve internal logistics, and support sustainability goals.

A modern baler compresses waste materials into compact, manageable bales. Similarly, a compactor compresses general, dry, or even wet waste into a smaller mass, allowing for cleaner operations and less frequent pickups.

 

Key benefits include:

  • Better organization of working hours – both balers and compactors are easy to operate. A Bramidan technician will train your staff during installation, and training can be arranged for new staff later on.
  • Increased revenue from recyclables – balers prepare sorted materials like cardboard and plastic for resale in neat, strapped bales.
  • More storage space – compacted waste takes up significantly less room, keeping your facility cleaner and more organised.
  • Lower internal costs – machines can be placed directly at the waste source (e.g., alongside the production line), reducing the need for manual handling.
  • Improved workflow and hygiene – especially with self-contained compactors that prevent leaks and odours from wet waste.
  • Fewer waste collections – compactors can reduce collection frequency by compressing more waste into each container, leading to lower transport costs.
  • Strong focus on safety – Our machines meet the safety standards EN 16500, EN 16252, and EN 16486. 

 

Monitor and Optimize Your Waste Handling with BRA-IN

All Bramidan balers and compactors can be equipped with BRA-IN – our intelligent monitoring system that helps you manage your waste handling digitally. With BRA-IN (Bramidan Intelligence), you get full access to machine data, enabling real-time insights, remote service, and proactive optimisation.

Whether you operate a single baler or a large fleet of compactors, BRA-IN gives you a 360° overview of equipment status, fill levels, and performance – accessible via web portal or mobile app.

 

Benefits of BRA-IN Include:

  • Remote service support – troubleshoot issues quickly and reduce machine downtime
  • Real-time alerts – receive notifications when bales are ready or maintenance is needed
  • Optimised logistics – BRA-IN Optimize can reduce pickup frequency by up to 25% by ensuring machines are only emptied when filled above 80%
  • Transparent reporting – generate detailed reports on bale output, CO2e savings and equipment usage
  • Easy integration – connect multiple machines and export data to your internal systems via API
  • Automatic collections – request automatic collections of your waste bales.

By using BRA-IN, you not only streamline your daily operations, but also strengthen your environmental efforts. With smart monitoring and actionable data, you can reduce transportation costs, lower emissions, and improve overall efficiency – turning waste handling into a strategic advantage.

 

Trusted Baler Manufacturer for Production Facilities

As one of the leading baler and compactor manufacturers globally, Bramidan has decades of experience helping manufacturers streamline their waste handling processes. With over 150,000 machines installed worldwide, we understand the demands of modern production environments – from limited floor space to high waste volumes and strict recycling regulations.

Our vertical and horizontal balers are engineered for performance, safety, and easy integration into your daily operations. Whether you’re handling cardboard boxes, plastic film, or industrial packaging waste, Bramidan provides reliable, high-quality solutions tailored to your facility’s needs.

 

You can Choose to Buy, Rent, or Lease – Flexible Options to Fit Your Needs

Whether you prefer to buy, rent, or lease, Bramidan offers flexible financing options tailored to your budget and waste volumes.

 

 

 

Recommended Machinery for Manufacturers

At Bramidan we have a number of balers for production companies that will improve waste management in your company.

Vertical baler

Baler B20

  • Bale weight: 440–660 lbs
  • Front-loading strapping rolls for space-saving installation
  • Bales fit standard EUR-pallets

Vertical baler

Baler X25

  • Produces bales weighing 500-650 lbs. (cardboard), 550-775 lbs. (plastic foil and shrink wrap)
  • Low machine height (<7 feet) 
  • Flap Door (FD) is optional. The FD door facilitates the loading of small and loose waste, preventing them from spilling. 

Vertical baler

Baler B6030

  • Produces large cardboard and plastic foil bales of 800-1,300 lbs.
  • Extra wide chamber (60 inches) – ideal even for large boxes
  • Option – Semi-Automatic Door (SD) opens automatically after the compacting cycle
  • Optimization of operator working hours

Vertical baler

Baler B6030 SD

  • Produces large cardboard and plastic foil bales of 800-1,300 lbs.
  • Fast bale cycle for optimized output
  • Strapping rollers located at the front, allowing installation against a wall
  • Semi-Automatic Door (SD) opens automatically after the compacting cycle

 

Our modern balers improve your waste management

Check Out How Our Balers Work

Balers make it easier and cheaper to manage your company’s production waste. Choose balers for recyclable waste materials, including plastic and cardboard. We offer balers that are efficient and functional, which if well chosen, will improve your logistic processes. Contact our sales team to find out which model is best for your production facility!
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VERTICAL BALERS

Watch How Our B-Series Machinery Works

Balers in the B-series have external cylinders, made for basic compaction of cardboard, paper and soft plastic.

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VERTICAL BALERS

Watch How Our X-Series Machinery Works

Balers in the X-series have internal cross cylinders for strong compaction of several recyclable waste fractions.

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