Compactors
Allied Waste Services also offers several types of compactors, which provide a variety of advantages:
Discourages scavengers—Keep unwanted pests out of your container.
Saves labor—No need to break up boxes or carry trash outside to the container.
Reduces collection costs—Diminishes the cost of transporting refuse to the disposal site. A compactor actually can reduce three out of four trips.
Reduces insect and rodent problems—No need to call an exterminator.
Prevents wind-blown trash—Results in cleaner parking lots.
Reduces fire hazards—Saves on insurance costs.
Controls odor—A sealed compaction system reduces odor and creates a better work environment.
Saves indoor storage space—No need to use valuable storeroom space for refuse.
Saves outdoor parking space—Fewer containers outside means more customer parking spaces.
Extends pavement life—Reduces wear and tear on parking surfaces by heavy collection vehicles.
Stops pilferage—A steel security chute keeps employees from removing merchandise through the back door.
Prevents unauthorized access to waste—A sealed container keeps others from viewing confidential data in trash.
Prevents unauthorized disposal—Stops others from using your container for disposal of their trash or hazardous waste.
Mobile Compactor Units
Mobile compactor units are vehicles with fixed compacting equipment, which reduces transportation cost while increasing cost efficiencies. This can be strategically placed to suit the customer’s needs.
Choose a Compactor That’s Right For You
Compactors are available from as small as 2 cubic yards to as large as 42 cubic yards—each requiring unique installation. Industries that can benefit from compactors include manufacturers, major retailers, high schools, colleges, hotels, convention centers and warehouses.
Horizontal Stationary Compactor “Break-Away”
1) Waste type: dry-mixed paper, corrugated, wood, plastic, etc. 2) Application: retail/department store, industrial, warehouse 3) Examples: 2, 3 and 4 cubic-yard stationary
Self-Contained Compactor
1) Waste type: wet garbage, food processing, medical 2) Application: supermarket (produce/meat waste), restaurant, mall, hospital 3) Examples: 17 and 34 cubic-yard self-contained
Front-Load/Rear-Load Compactor
1) Waste type: primarily wet garbage, food waste Application: fast-food outlet, nursing home, small grocery store Examples: 2, 3, 4 and 6 cubic-yard
High-Rise Compactor
1) Waste type: Paper, OCC, MSW 2) Application: Apartment, Office 3) Examples: 1.5, 2 cubic-yard capacities
Horizontal Stationary 
High-Rise
Self-Contained
Front-Load/Rear-Load
