The Whirlpool Convertible Trash Compactor can be used as a freestanding trash compactor in your kitchen or garage, without the need for permanent installation. This model looks and functions like most undercounter trash compactors, but it has a finished top and the option to use it in any location that is accessible to an outlet. This model compacts light metal and rolling hoop drums into small, pressed units making it the perfect solution for drum recycling. The press is fitted with four replaceable piercing spikes and an integral tray for collecting residual liquids for safe disposal. The KitchenAid KTTS505ESS trash compactor can hold up to 1.4 cubic feet of trash before it needs to be emptied. Even with compacted trash in the bin, odor reduction features like a fan and charcoal filter keep smells under control. In short, it minimizes the volume of your trash, along with the stench that may be associated with using a conventional trash can. You will, however, hear some operational noise from the fan, but that's a small price to pay for just a few seconds of noise. Due to an extremely solid machine design (it weighs literally twice as much as some competitor machines) and is ideal for the harshest environments featuring a patented guidance system, guaranteeing a long working life and low lifetime cost.

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Before looking at different models, measure the area where you plan to store your trash compactor. Most models are under-counter designs, although there are a good amount of free-standing compactors. You can also get some portable trash compactors that can be wheeled into different rooms or to mess in your vehicles, garage or yard before being returned to where they are usually stored.

Static Compactor

Designed for factories, static compactors are bolted into place. They are ideal for churning through high volumes of bulky and dry waste. It may not be the most powerful compactor on the market, and it doesn't feature any extra power options so it may struggle with some tougher items, but it is still a reliable option. Vertical compactors – Vertical compactors squash waste down from above into a removable container, where it can be transported from the compactor safely and securely. The liquid inside the compactor is held there until the container is removed, making waste disposal mess and hassle-free. When it comes to compaction force, Ip says, “Having a higher compaction force is great, but these models are usually more expensive, so it ultimately depends on your budget.” Motorized trash compactors usually have a compaction force between 2,200 and 2,500 pounds. There is no similar metric for manual trash compactors because the amount of compaction force will depend on how forcefully you push down on the compactor. The best trash compacters will compress your trash and help you cut down the number of times you have to take it out. As well as saving you time, trash compactors can also help you to cut down on plastic waste by reducing the number of trash bags that you use.

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For general waste or where recycling isn’t an option, a Mardon Compactor is a great solution. By investing in a waste compactor, you can significantly reduce the space that general waste can require, as well as reduce transport collection fees, and help minimise potential health and safety risks due to trips and slips. This built-in trash compactor from GE is priced more affordably than most other motorized options, but delivers similar results. It has a 1/3 horsepower motor that exerts 2,300 pounds of force to eliminate air and reduce volume from waste. Hidden controls keep the look of this undercounter trash compactor clean and simple, and a foot pedal provides easy access to the 1.4-cubic-foot compactor can and the control panel.Portable compactors: the compaction unit is attached to the container element permanently. The whole unit is taken away to be emptied. Some portable compactors can only deal with dry general waste or dry recyclables, others are specially designed for wet waste. When the compactor closes the lid, you press a machines button or turn a knob, and a ram made of metal smashes and crushes your refuse in smaller chunks. What are the Benefits of Waste Compactors?

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A manual trash compactor like the sleek Trash Krusher from Household Essentials gives you the ability to decrease the volume of your trash without the need to buy a pricey or built-in motorized trash compactor. We love that this model uses standard kitchen garbage bags and has the same capacity as most other trash compactors on the market—at 1.4 cubic feet. There are no special bags to buy or installation requirements to stress about. The Trash Krusher is as easy to set up as a typical kitchen garbage can. The compactor will be delivered and installed by a team of professionals. They’ll provide the instruction manual and any relevant training if agreed in advance.

Portable Compactors

Our business has been trading since 2000 and with a long history comes experience and reach. Our team has grown significantly over this period from a small office to a large production workshop with a highly skilled team of engineers. Start compacting your waste and arrange collection by our licensed waste carriers on a daily, weekly, or fortnightly Rollonoff Portable waste compactors typically requires more headroom and floor space (approximately 23 metres) for the collecting vehicle and compact between 9,000 – 12,000 kgs of general waste.