Compacts waste and moves bins
The split level recycling centre operated by NEWS in Thetford was designed so residents could deposit materials into containers below from an upper level. A Packmat’s mobile roll compactor, model PK421, ensures those containers are fully loaded by providing an efficient method of compaction.

Due to its twin motor design, the Packmat can ‘back-hoe’ waste in the containers to ensure even filling and level loads. The machine compacts all waste types quickly and efficiently, performing the function of a number of traditional static or portable waste compactors. It can also move full containers out of the way (weight up to 10t) by forks equipped with rollers, and move empty containers in their place without the use of a hook-lift vehicle. As a result, there’s no need for drivers to be HGV trained, and money can be saved on transportation which also helps to save the environment.
Craig Leggett, assistant Manager at NEWS, comments: “The Packmat PK421 has exceeded expectations. It’s easy to operate and we are now able to compact every waste stream from cardboard, green waste, timber, residual waste, to metal and rubble. I found Compact & Bale a pleasure to deal with – the whole process from order to delivery and training was faultless.”
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