Compactors & Balers for Recycling Operations
Recycling depots, transfer stations, and dedicated MRFs need equipment that handles abrasive, mixed, and high-tonnage streams day after day. Equipment selection and maintenance discipline make the difference between a profitable operation and a margin-eating one.
Throughput is everything
In recycling operations, equipment downtime is direct revenue loss. Horizontal balers — auto-tie for high-volume operations — are the backbone, paired with conveyors, sorting stations, and material-specific stationary compactors. We help operators size and configure for the actual material mix and throughput curve, not the brochure spec sheet.
Maintenance discipline
High-cycle recycling equipment requires aggressive preventive maintenance — hydraulic system service, wear-part replacement, knife sharpening, and ram alignment. We offer maintenance contracts that bundle scheduled service with priority emergency response. For operations where downtime costs thousands per hour, the contract math is obvious.
Commodity rebate negotiation
OCC, mixed paper, plastics, and metals all have commodity rebate structures that vary by mill, broker, and contract. We help operators understand current DFW market rates and negotiate fair rebate terms — independent of any equipment relationship.
Used & refurbished options
Recycling operations often run capable equipment for decades. We sell refurbished horizontal balers and stationary compactors that match the duty cycle of recycling work at substantial discounts to new — with our limited warranty on the refurbishment work.
Talk to someone who knows your industry
We've worked with recycling operations across DFW since 2012. Call 817-476-0023 or email equipment@sundancedisposal.com and we'll talk through your specific operation.