Self-Contained Compactors

What is a Self-Contained Compactor?

Self-contained waste compactors are designed to compress large volumes of general and wet waste, such as food scraps, non-hazardous medical waste, and liquid-soaked debris. Waste is compacted into a sealed, leak-resistant container, helping control odors and maintain a cleaner, more efficient disposal process. Our self-contained compactors are available in 30-yard and 42-yard sizes to fit your needs.

The most common uses for self-contained compactors are businesses that generate a high volume of wet waste. This could be restaurants, supermarkets, schools, hospitals, or hotels.

How does a self-contained compactor work? The compactor unit is fitted with a hydraulic compression ram, that is permanently attached to a sealed container, allowing it to compact and store waste in a single leak-resistant system. This design allows for continuous feeding capabilities, odor control, and prevents liquids from escaping.

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Who Needs a Self-Contained Compactor?

Restaurants and Food Service

Grocery Stores

Hotels and Resorts

Hospitals or Medical Facilities

How Does a Self-Contained Compactor Work?

Step 1: Installation

Delivery and installation of your new compactor

Step 2: Fill with Waste

You fill the compactor with waste over a period of time.

Step 3: Compact

With the push of a button, your waste is compressed.

Step 4: Disposal

We haul away the unit, empty the waste, and bring it back.

A self-contained compactor uses a powerful hydraulic ram to push waste from the loading area into a large sealed container. The compactor system and sealed container are permanently connected together. Once your compactor is full of material, the entire compactor is hauled away, the material is emptied, and the compactor is quickly returned. Homewood Disposal provides the complete self-contained compactor unit, and your disposal service.

Benefits of a Commercial Compactor

Reduced Cost

Reduced waste volume means the garbage company makes less trips to your facility. Reduced trips to your facility saves you money.

More Space

The average compactor can reduce the volume of your waste by 3x, saving valuable space at your facility.

Cleaner Systems

Sealed compactors reduce rodent and insect infestations and limit odors, a pleasant environment for staff and customers.

Locked and Private

Compactors provide locked and limited access from waste scavengers and prevent illegal container dumping by outsiders.