Plastic Balers
Plastic baler hire
Using a plastic baler is an efficient and sustainable way to recycle industrial and commercial plastic waste. These machines significantly reduce the volume of waste plastic and compress it into a solid bale that’s easy to store, transport, and dispose of responsibly. Businesses that produce high volumes of plastic waste benefit from them.
They’re ideal for managing plastic bottles, packaging, film, and other kinds of waste plastic. At Business Waste, we can supply a wide range of plastic balers of different styles and sizes to companies across the UK. These include large horizontal plastic balers and more compact vertical machines ideal for where space is limited.
Our expert team can assess your operations and plastic waste production to advise on a suitable plastic baler that’s efficient and cost-effective. This includes help with any potential plastic recycling rebates available too. Find out more and get a free quote for a plastic baler in the UK today – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.
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Plastic recycling balers
A plastic recycling baler can compress many types of plastic into a dense bale. This includes common waste plastic products made from HDPE, LDPE, and PET, as well as polypropylene and PVC. It’s best to separate plastics into their individual streams before baling where possible, to make recycling easier, but you can combine some types. We can advise on appropriate options.
Use a plastic recycling baler for:
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic bags
- Plastic packaging and containers
- Plastic trays
- Plastic pipes and tiles
- Offcuts of plastic
Plastic waste balers
A plastic waste baler works by loading materials into its chamber either directly or by placing them on a conveyor or chute, depending on the type of machine. A powerful hydraulic press then crushes the plastic waste together into a dense bale. When it reaches the desired dimensions (based on the machine), it’s ejected (either tied or untied).
An automatic plastic waste baler will tie the bale before it’s ejected, so you just need to move it before it’s collected. Semi-automatic plastic balers eject the bale, and you’ll need to manually strap it. The other main difference between plastic waste balers is whether it’s a horizontal or vertical machine:
- Horizontal plastic waste balers – the largest balers are horizontal ones that can process incredibly high volumes of waste plastic and crush it into a dense bale. These require plenty of space and many use a conveyor or chute for loading. Businesses that generate lots of waste plastic benefit from horizontal balers, such as manufacturers, factories, and large retailers.
- Vertical plastic waste balers – these are slightly smaller than horizontal balers but still process lots of waste plastic. Vertical balers are tall and upright, so they often require less floor space, making them suitable for businesses where room is limited or that generate less plastic waste. Retailers, distributors, and other organisations may prefer a vertical plastic baler.
Benefits of a baler for plastic
Using a baler for plastic in your business can save time, money, and effort – especially if you regularly produce high volumes of waste plastic. Retailers, warehouses, and manufacturers that manage lots of plastic bottles, offcuts, and other rubbish made of plastic could all consider using a baler. These are the main benefits of a baler for plastic:
- Save space – loose plastic can take up plenty of room on your site, especially if you use lots of bins for storage. A baler condenses this into a bale that’s easy to stack and requires less room on your site before it’s removed and recycled.
- Lower waste collection costs – with less volume of plastic waste, it should mean fewer and less frequent collections, which equate to lower costs.
- Reduced carbon emissions – less frequent collections for plastic bales compared to regular removals of plastic waste bins means lower costs and less carbon emissions. This helps have a positive environmental impact.
- Improved recycling – baling plastic should minimise the risk of contamination and help separate plastic from other streams. This can make recycling more efficient and ensure as much as possible is reused.
- Potential plastic recycling rebates – you might qualify for a recycling rebate depending on the type and size of plastic bales you produce and the current market conditions. We can advise on this at the time and help your business get maximum value from its plastic waste.
Why choose Business Waste
for plastic baler hire?
Hire a plastic baler anywhere in the UK for your company with Business Waste. We work with suppliers nationwide to provide suitable balers for plastic at competitive prices with no hidden fees or surprise charges. Select from a wide range of types and sizes that align with the waste plastic your organisation produces.
Horizontal and vertical plastic balers are available to significantly reduce plastic waste and create cost-effective and efficient management. Let us know a few details about the rough volume and types of waste plastic you produce, and we’ll work to determine the best balers and collection schedule for your needs.
Daily, weekly, and fortnightly waste collection is normally available, which can be tailored to suit the amount of waste plastic you bale. All plastic is disposed of away from landfill and recycled where possible. Speak to one of our friendly team today for your free no-obligation quote and to discuss your needs – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.
Had difficulty finding a company to recycle plastic waste.Ian Hallett
Once I had contacted David at Business Waste the process was quick and easy he kept me informed every step of the way . Will be using again for our business waste.
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Published 15th August 2025 by Mark Hall. Last modified 13th November 2025