Waste compactor for crates
VALPAK®
Dispose of your loose waste; Valpak handles compaction automatically.
What is a crate compactor?
Whether it is called a “crate compactor”, a “crate press,” a “crate waste compactor” or a “crate baler,” these different terms designate one and the same piece of equipment. Simply put, a carton compactor is a device designed to cram large quantities of carton in a small space. This makes it easier for an industrial or commercial company to store and treat their waste. At AlterVal, we endeavour to meet our customers’ needs as much as possible. Our different cardboard compactors adapt to your constraints and your waste production. Whether you are a small business or a large group, we will fine tune our solutions to your specific situation.
Why use a crate compactor?
A crate compactor is a piece of equipment that offers many advantages for companies. These are some examples of the potential benefits of a crate compactor.
Cost savings
By choosing to install an AlterVal crate compactor at your premises, you will reap substantial benefits in several areas: reduced storage space for waste, lower handling time, fewer collections by your recycling service provider, or longer intervals between waste collections. Crate compactors are quickly becoming indispensable in your business.
Time savings
Handling and processing cardboard can be extremely time-consuming and physically painful for your employees. Crate compactors can save you labour costs but also lighten your employees’ duties. As you no longer need to handle crate individually and manually, the time spent on this type of task is significantly reduced. Crate is processed in bulk, and this optimises the recycling of crate waste for your employees. Any time saved can be devoted to operations that add value to your business.
Reduce the storage space for your cardboard waste
Cardboard tends to take up quite a bit of space due to its unwieldy shapes. Cardboard compactors can reduce the volume of cardboard waste by up to 90%. Compressed in the form of bales by means of a hydraulic pressure system or by means of a rotating head, cardboard is completely free of volume and air. Cardboard compacted into a bale can represent up to 400 kg of waste and be transported using a pallet truck or stacked up with a forklift only.
Reduce your carbon footprint with cardboard compactors
Even when empty, crates take up a lot of space due to their hollow structure. With a crate compactor, it is possible to reduce the equivalent of around 400 pallets of crates into a single bale weighing around 300 kg in less than an hour.
Reduce the storage space for your crate waste
By choosing a crate compactor, you will significantly reduce your collections and optimise the space available in lorries. Transport becomes more efficient, with fewer trips back and forth, which automatically reduces associated carbon emissions. Once compacted, these bales are easy to move with a pallet truck and can even be stacked. As a result, a semi-trailer can hold up to 40 bales, or nearly 12 tonnes of compacted crates.
Do you have to treat your crate waste?
Since the “5-Flux” law of July 2016 came into effect, all companies must sort and treat five types of waste:
- Paper/cardboard
- Metal
- Plastics
- Glasses
- Wood
Wooden or plastic crates fall directly into two of these categories, which means they are subject to sorting and processing requirements.
Why choose Alterval for your crate waste compactor?
Alterval is the benchmark in terms of crate compactors. Our expertise and know-how enable us to adapt to all our customers’ requirements. Whether for small businesses or large groups, the solutions offered by Alterval enable you to add value to your crate waste. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information or so that we can assess your needs and determine the compactor that best meets your requirements.