Investing in a waste compactor can significantly enhance your company’s operational efficiency and resource management. Kent’s leading independent waste and recycling business, Countrystyle Recycling Ltd, exemplifies these benefits through their recent acquisition of fully refurbished recycling equipment in the form of the Durapac CB35HD static compactor from Compact & Bale, supplied to their client (a Kent-based distribution company) on a long-term hire basis.
By implementing this static compactor, the distribution company has achieved a remarkable reduction in waste collection frequency. This reduction translates to an annual saving of 312 driver hours and 156 journeys, allowing Countrystyle to operate more efficiently.
Countrystyle’s spokesperson, Dan Windibank weighed in on the acquisition: “Our customer now segregates their waste cardboard into a compactor that we empty once a week, not four. This allows us to operate more efficiently and to pay a fair rebate rather than charging a fortune for transporting 1 tonne payloads. Our customer is saving and earning more than the compactor rental costs them, so they’re happy!”
Static compactors, such as the Durapac CB35HD, are stationary machines designed to compress large volumes of waste into compacted blocks. They are particularly suitable for businesses generating substantial waste volumes, including materials like cardboard, plastics, and general waste. The compaction process maximises the volume of materials a container can hold, thereby reducing the frequency of waste collections.
Dan went on to speak of the further benefits that cutting down on the number of journeys taken has had for their client: “The icing on the cake for us in today’s world where drivers’ hours are hard to find and our operations team are working overtime to meet our customers’ needs, is that we’ve freed up 3 jobs a week that we can now use profitably for other customers.”
The advantages of using a static compactor include:
Reduced Transportation Costs: By achieving a compaction ratio of up to 4:1, businesses can decrease waste transportation expenses by approximately 75%. For instance, with average transport costs around £150 per collection, reducing weekly collections from four to one can save nearly £6,000 annually.
Increased Productivity: Fewer waste collections mean reduced on-site disruptions and less time spent managing waste, allowing staff to focus on core business activities.
Improved Carbon Footprint: Minimising the number of waste collection journeys contributes to lower carbon emissions, supporting environmental sustainability efforts.
Enhanced Site Cleanliness and Safety: Compacted waste is self-contained, reducing the presence of pests and maintaining a tidier work environment. This leads to improved health and safety standards on-site.
Countrystyle’s experience highlights the broader benefits of integrating static compactors into waste management strategies. By reducing collection frequencies and associated costs, businesses can allocate resources more effectively, improve environmental performance, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
If your waste and recycling operations are challenged by high volumes and frequent collections, consider consulting with Compact & Bale. We can assist in optimising your waste management processes with second-hand compactors, potentially leading to cost savings, improved customer satisfaction through reliable service and rebates, and the efficient use of your workforce for new business opportunities.