Waste balers: how they work and how to choose the right solution

A waste baler help reduce the volume of cardboard, paper, plastic film and other suitable waste, making storage and collection more orderly. The right solution depends on waste types, volumes, workflow and space, not a single specification.

How does a waste baler work?

Waste is loaded into the chamber and compressed. Once a bale is formed, it is tied and removed for storage or recycling. The cycle and bale specifications depend on the model and material.

Which baler types are used?

Vertical balers are commonly chosen where compact equipment and manual loading are important. They suit retail, storage, manufacturing and service businesses of different sizes.

Dual-chamber balers handle two materials separately in one machine, such as cardboard and plastic film.

Horizontal, semi-automatic and fully automatic balers serve larger, continuous streams and can integrate into intensive waste handling processes. Find STRAPAS solutions and ORWAK categories on the balers page.

What waste can be baled?

Cardboard, paper and plastic film are most common. Some solutions also handle PET bottles, cans or other materials, but suitability always depends on the specific baler and waste properties. If cardboard is the main stream, see the guide 'Cardboard balers in Lithuania'.

How do you choose the right baler?

Before selecting equipment, assess four things:

• waste types — cardboard, paper, film or several streams;
• waste volumes — how much is generated during a normal working period;
• available space — equipment position, bale removal and storage;
• workflow — how waste reaches the baler and how much automation is needed.

STRAPAS selects solutions for the actual waste stream, not just nominal specifications.

Buy, rent or choose a used baler?

For steady, predictable needs, new or used equipment may suit. For flexibility or a lower initial investment, consider baler rental. Find current used equipment offers on the used equipment page.

Servicing and maintenance

Selecting a baler is only part of the solution. Equipment needs maintenance and, when faults occur, diagnostics and repairs. STRAPAS provides baler and waste equipment servicing in Lithuania.

What should you do next?

If you know the waste types and approximate volumes, contact STRAPAS. We can compare suitable baler types, rental options and servicing requirements for your situation.