Cardboard Balers

A vertical cardboard baler is a popular choice for businesses of many sizes and industries. These balers are tall and upright, which means they require less floor space compared to horizontal balers. They range in size to accommodate small to large volumes of waste cardboard, making them suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Vertical cardboard balers work by loading waste into the chamber and then the hydraulic ram pushes downwards to compress the cardboard together. This forms a uniform cube or cuboid bale, depending on the specific machine, which is then tied together with baling wire, twine, or strapping. Then you can usually open the door to the chamber and remove your cardboard bale, depending on the machine.

A vertical cardboard baler can be smaller and suitable for inside or outside use. Offices, retailers, and hotels often prefer a smaller vertical cardboard baler to a horizontal one. Larger vertical cardboard balers are still used by manufacturers and distributors as they help save significant amounts of floor space.

A cardboard baler is useful when loose cardboard is taking up too much space or needs collecting too often. It can make storage cleaner, safer, and easier to manage. These are the main benefits of a cardboard baler machine:

• • Save space: Cardboard is compacted into bales instead of filling several bins or storage areas.
  • Cut cardboard waste collection costs: Fewer bulky cardboard collections may be needed when bales can be stored safely.
  • Keep cardboard cleaner: Baling clean, dry cardboard helps keep it separate from general waste and other materials.
  • Minimise contamination: Fewer loose boxes can reduce blocked walkways, storage problems, and manual handling issues.
  • Support recycling rebates: High-volume cardboard bales may qualify for rebates, depending on weight, quality, and market value.

Staff should only use a cardboard baler if they have been shown how it works. They should know what materials can go inside, how to load the chamber safely, when to tie the bale, and how to remove or move bales without injury.

Keep the baler area clear, dry, and easy to access. Do not overload the machine or put wet, contaminated, or non-cardboard materials inside.

Cardboard baler prices depend on the size and type of machine your business needs. Smaller vertical balers are usually more affordable than large horizontal balers, while high-capacity machines for warehouses, factories, and distribution centres cost more.

Hiring a cardboard baler is often more flexible than buying one outright. It can help businesses avoid a large upfront cost, and maintenance may be included depending on the agreement.

At Business Waste Ltd, we’ll look at your cardboard volume, site space, location, access, and collection needs before recommending a suitable baler hire option.