Cardboard, Waste & Garbage Compactors
Customised recycling solutions to suit your requirements
Wastech Engineering design, manufacturer and service a broad range of cardboard, recycling , organics and general waste compactors for supply and installation Australia wide
For light, medium and high-density waste and recyclable materials, Wastech has your compactor solution. Available across our range are several options from stationary and transportable to recycling and cardboard compactors that can be tailored specifically for onsite requirements and your individual handling/loading preferences.
Wastech’s experienced consultants work closely with clients to specify the correct compactor taking into consideration site, space, budget and what waste types the machine will fundamentally process such as organics, cardboard, glass, plastic, aluminium or commingled waste.
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There are many benefits to using a recycling or cardboard compactor as part of a wider waste management plan. A compactor will free up valuable space, minimise human resources required to manage waste, and efficiently divert recyclables from landfill contributing to a sustainable environment.
Contact Wastech today and our waste consultant specialists can advise your business on the best compactor solution to minimise your on or off-site waste operating costs.
Transportable & Integrated Compactors
Movable compactors providing the ultimate flexibility
Our Transportable/Integrated Compactor range allows for safe and efficient off-site removal once full.
Wastech allow operators the ability to reposition their waste, organics or recycling compactor to suit site requirements by proving three model options, paired with a variety of bin sizing options. This makes it easy to find the right compactor for your different waste applications.
Our range provides many loading options including; by hand, chute loading, bin lifter and tippler bin.
Wastech in association with our key compacting partner, Presto, a global leader in the field of compacting recycling and residual waste, deliver our clients consistent first-class industry performance.
Rota-Pack Compactor
The Rota-Pak Compactor features auger compaction of large volume waste, recycling and organics. These compactors provide superior and more hygienic compaction of wet waste. Ideal for apartments, food preparation facilities and multi-use organisations.
| Model | Rota-Pack Compactor |
| Applications | Wet Waste Cardboard Co-mingle Recycling |
| Industries | Warehouses Distribution Centres Food Manufacturing Shopping Centres Supermarkets Hospitals |
| Clear Top Opening (W x L) | 1300 x 1000mm |
| Machine Capacity | 120m³/hr |
| Cycle Time (unloaded) | Continuous |
| Motor Size | 7.5kW |
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T1000 Compactor
This is a compactor specifically for use with a variety of dry waste and recycling items, offering strong compaction and total containment of materials for transport. The T1000 Compactor is ideal for dry general waste, cardboard and other recyclables.
| Model | T1000 Compactor |
| Applications | Dry Waste |
| Industries | Warehouses Distribution Centres Shopping Centres Supermarkets Hospitals |
| Clear Top Opening (W x L) | 1500 x 1000mm |
| Machine Capacity | 90m³/hr |
| Cycle Time (unloaded) | 40 seconds |
| Motor Size | 5.5kW |
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Pendulum Compactor
Our Pendulum Compactor range offers bin sizes from 8m³ to 23m³ and is ideal for organic waste. The pendulum compactor is the perfect compactor for wholesale fruit and vegetable operators, market gardeners and the like.
| Model | Pendulum Compactor |
| Applications | Wet Waste Organics |
| Industries | Warehouses Distribution Centre Food Manufacturing Shopping Centre Supermarkets Hospitals |
| Clear Top Opening (W x L) | 1200 x 1430mm |
| Machine Capacity | 120m³/hr |
| Cycle Time (unloaded) | 20 seconds |
| Motor Size | 5.5kW |
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Stationary Compactors
For larger waste volumes and a more permanent installation, Wastech deliver a selection of stationary compacters that are durable, flexible in design and engineered for maximum efficiency in applications ranging from use in general use through to applications in transfer stations.
Ideal to compact and contain large amounts of general waste, paper, cardboard, plastic and other recyclables, the stationary compactor range’s superior compaction force using auger and blade compaction technology. The stationary compactor range helps reduce waste transportation costs while increasing site floor space and promoting recycling to reduce environmental impact.
ST1000 Stationary Compactor
With a very short head that’s ideal for compacted spaces, the ST1000 Stationary Compactor provides strong crushing power for use with cardboard boxes and general waste. The powerpack and control box are remote mounted to suite a variety of installations.
| Model | ST1000 Compactor |
| Applications | Cardboard, plastic and other dry waste & recycling materials |
| Industries | Warehouses Distribution Centres Shopping Centres Supermarkets Hospitals |
| Clear Top Opening (W x L) | 1500 x 875mm |
| Machine Capacity | 110m³/hr |
| Cycle Time (unloaded) | 40 seconds |
| Motor Size | 7.5kW |
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S1500 Stationary Compactor
Designed for compaction and containment of medium to large volumes of compactable materials, including general waste, paper, cardboard and other recyclables, the S1500 Stationary Compactor is ideal for commercial customers.
| Model | S1500 Compactor |
| Applications | Cardboard, plastic and other dry waste & recycling materials |
| Industries | Warehouses Distribution Centres Shopping Centres Supermarkets Hospitals |
| Clear Top Opening (W x L) | 1500 x 1340mm |
| Machine Capacity | 110m³/hr |
| Cycle Time (unloaded) | 47 seconds |
| Motor Size | 7.5kW |
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S2000 Stationary Compactor
The S2000 Stationary Compactor can be designed for hand, bin lifter, tippler bin and chute loading and is well suited to compact and contain large volumes of compactable materials, including general waste, paper, cardboard and other recyclables.
| Model | S2000 Compactor |
| Applications | Cardboard, plastic and other dry waste & recycling materials |
| Industries | Warehouses Distribution Centres Shopping Centres Supermarkets Hospitals |
| Clear Top Opening (W x L) | 1500 x 1650mm |
| Machine Capacity | 110 or 142m³/hr |
| Cycle Time (unloaded) | 55 or 43 seconds |
| Motor Size | 7.5 or 11kW |
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S3000 Stationary Compactor
With all the great features of the S2000, with its superior compaction force, the S3000 Stationary Compactor can handle even larger volumes of general waste, paper, cardboard and other recyclables.
| Model | S3000 Compactor |
| Applications | Cardboard, plastic and other dry waste & recycling materials |
| Industries | Warehouses Distribution Centres Shopping Centres Supermarkets Hospitals |
| Clear Top Opening (W x L) | 1500 x 2150mm |
| Machine Capacity | 110 or 142m³/hr |
| Cycle Time (unloaded) | 70 or 55 seconds |
| Motor Size | 7.5 or 11kW |
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S4000 Stationary Compactor
With its large size and impressive crushing power, the S4000 Stationary Compactor was developed for use as a small to medium transfer station crusher. It’s compatible with 31-60m³ containers and transfer trailers and can handle waste throughput volume of 240m³/hour.
| Model | S4000 Compactor |
| Applications | Large Bulky waste and recycling materials |
| Industries | Transfer Stations |
| Clear Top Opening (W x L) | 2550 x 1730mm |
| Machine Capacity | up to 310m³/hr |
| Cycle Time (unloaded) | 60 or 45 seconds |
| Motor Size | 22 or 30kW |
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S8000 Stationary Compactor
For medium to large size transfer stations, the S8000 Stationary Compactor is designed to a handle a high through-put of up to 120 tonnes per hour, to easily deal with a large volume of general rubbish, recyclables and other waste materials.
| Model | S8000 Compactor |
| Applications | Large Bulky waste and recycling materials |
| Industries | Transfer Stations |
| Clear Top Opening (W x L) | 2800 x 1850mm |
| Machine Capacity | up to 500m³/hr |
| Cycle Time (unloaded) | 45 seconds |
| Motor Size | 45kW |
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Specialty Compactors
For more unique applications such as recycling EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) Wastech offer an EPS High Density Extruder capable of compacting EPS into very dense 300kg/m blocks, ready for recycling.
EPS - High Density Extruders
Wastech’s specialist High Density Extruder is designed to efficiently process and compact Polystyrene in preparation for recycling. Its suitability to compact EPS materials make it ideal for a variety of packing and warehousing applications.
| Model | EPS - High Density Extruders |
| Applications | EPS Fish Boxes Electrical Appliance Packaging Building Panels |
| Industries | Warehouses Manufacturing |
| Compaction Ratio | 50:1 |
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Shark Compactor
The patented Shark Compactor is ideal for compacting and transporting large waste products that are too bulky to be handled by traditional compactors.
| Model | Shark Compactor |
| Applications | Wood Frame Furniture Cardboard Plastic Containers Insulations Bats |
| Industries | Transfer Stations Drop off Points |
| Compaction Force | 50 tonne |
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Wastech Smartweigh System
The Smartweigh bin weigh and charge system, allows equipment owners to distribute compactor pickup costs between users and monitor usage.
Integrated Display Screen – All relevant information is displayed on a live display screen including the status of the Smartweigh, weight of waste disposed and ID of the user. In addition, compactor operations are monitored through the same screen, showing compactor bin capacity and even troubleshooting tips!
Retrofitted or Custom Designed – Designed to cater for bins from 120L to 1100L, the Smartweigh system can come equipped with your new Wastech compactor or be retrofitted to any existing unit.
Wastech Smartweigh System
A clever way of monitoring compactor use and weights in shared facilities, the Smartweigh system provides accurate and comprehensive data on each individual disposal by weight, making it easy to establish a shared cost, ‘user pay’ system.
| Sizes Available | 120L to 1100L Bins |
| Minimum Weight Increment | 100g |
| Maximum Bin weight (1100L version only) | 350kg |
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Past Projects & Outcomes
Some of the unique projects which Wastech has designed, manufactured and commissioned.
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