Compactors

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Self-Contained Compactors
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Benefits of a compactor
- Reduced waste volume: The waste is compressed directly into a closed container, making it significantly smaller.
- Fewer collections: When the waste takes up less space, the container can hold more. This results in fewer emptying and lower disposal costs.
- Lower transport costs: Reducing the number of collections saves both transportation expenses and resources for logistics and planning.
- Suitable for large amounts of waste: Particularly relevant in industries such as manufacturing, retail, and logistics, where waste accumulates quickly.
- For wet and dry waste: Our compactor models can be adapted to different types of waste – such as wet organic waste, mixed residual waste, and packaging.
- Available as mobile or stationary solution: Choose the solution that fits your space, operation, and collection needs.
- Reduces internal waste handling: Less need for manual lifting and fewer trips with waste to containers.
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How does a waste compactor work?
An effective solution to this challenge lies in the investment of trash compactors. Let’s explore the mechanics of trash compactors, their capability to handle various waste types, their capacity, and their effectiveness in waste management.
How Does a Compactor Work?
A compactor is a motorized device designed to minimize the volume of waste by compressing it into smaller, more manageable pieces. Here’s a step-by-step rundown of how it operates:
- Loading: The process begins by loading the waste into the compactor’s container.
- Compression: Once activated, an electric or hydraulic-powered metal ram compresses the waste into a small, dense mass.
- Collection: After compression, the waste is either collected in a container or bag for easy disposal or awaits further compacting.
The mechanism involves a metal ram moving on tracks, powered by an electric motor or a hydraulic system, compacting the waste within the compactor. Specific models like polystyrene compactors can reduce the volume of waste by up to 98%, underlining the effectiveness of this waste management solution.
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What Types of Waste Can Be Compacted?

How Much Waste Can a Compactor Handle?
Trash compactor capacity varies based on size and design:
- Portable: Up to 1000 gallons.
- Regular indoor: 25 to 55 gallons.
- Large (like 40-yard): Holds 5 to 6 tons of waste.
Compactors offer different compaction ratios for handling more waste efficiently.

Can a Compactor Reduce Waste Volume?
How to integrate a compactor into your operation
Installation space – what does it require?
- Solid foundation: Compactors must be placed on a solid foundation that can bear the weight and ensure stable operation.
- Space requirements: Depending on the model, the installation typically requires an area of 3-5 meters in width and 7-14 meters in length.
- Headroom: Typically 7-8 meters in height if the compactor is placed under a canopy or inside a building.
Easy integration into existing systems
- Compatible with other solutions: Compactors can be combined with balers, containers, and other systems and adapted to your existing logistics and location.
- Ready for automation: BRA-IN makes it possible to schedule pick-ups based on fill level – instead of fixed time intervals.
- Handling multiple types of waste: A compactor can be used for wet, dry, bulky, and mixed waste – all in one solution.
Site Preparation
- Electrical access: The proximity to the power supply affects installation costs.
- Access for haulier: The space must be free of overhead obstacles, and there must be room for the hauliers to maneuver safely in and out of the area.
Compactor or baler – what should you choose?

Baler
- Presses cardboard, plastic, and paper into compact bales
- Suitable for sorted, dry waste with high resale value
- Provides better sorting and possibility for resale
- Takes up minimal space and frees up storage
- Requires manual operation and binding of bales in vertical models

Industries That Use Compactors
Compactors are widely used across a range of industries, each benefiting from their versatile applications.
- Manufacturing companies efficiently reduce bulk industrial waste and enchance waste handling processes
- Retailers utilize compactors to minimize landfill waste by compacting packaging materials for sustainable disposal.
- Hospitality & healthcare industries rely on compactors for safe management of mixed waste, including food scraps and medical waste.
- Distribution centers optimizes space by compacting shipping materials, ensuring streamlined operations.
Most Common Questions & Answers
No, it does’nt. Our compactors are designed for durability.
The machines only require an annual safety check as prescribed by law. During the service check, the service technician will ensure that your equipment lives up to the rules regarding safety and functionality.
We provide a professional service setup designed to meet the needs of our customers, including flexible service contracts. With a service contract from Bramidan, you always have an up-to-date machine with the latest technology and user friendliness.
There are special screw compactors for handling waste that contains a lot of liquids or waste that is very wet.
These compactors combine powerful draining with high compaction. They can be used to separate solid waste material from liquids or to remove residual liquids from waste products. The system effectively drains out free-flowing contents from beverage containers such as plastic cups, Tetra Pak packaging, cans, or PET bottles, or drains sewage sludge and industrial waste.
The drained-out liquid is discharged via a drainage pipe and can be collected in a trough or led further into the drainage system. Drained material is easier to process or recycle and the drained solid waste material can be energetically utilized in incinerator plants. Furthermore, the reduction in weight as a result of draining enables considerable cost savings in waste disposals.
That depends on the compactor. As a rule of thumb, you can use a compactor to compact all soft materials. Examples of soft materials include cardboard, shredded paper, news paper, paper bags, soft dry plastic, and PET bottles.
There are also compactors for wet waste, polystyrene, EPS, and wood.
We always recommend that you consult with us if you wish to use your compactor for any other materials than the listed and recommended materials.
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