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Compactor and Baler Installation

Commercial Compactor & Baler Installation Services

  • IEG provides comprehensive installation, modification, and relocation services for commercial trash compactors and recycling balers, throughout the United States.
  • From coordinating freight to meeting site requirements, we provide a turnkey solution tailored to your needs. 
  • With custom fabrication, we ensure that each installation is optimized for production and safety, meeting your individual requirements.

Compactor & Baler Installation FAQs

  • What kind of electrical service do I need for a compactor?

    Electricians please use the below chart as a guide for what type of electrical service is needed for a waste compactor.

    MOTOR HPVOLTSLOAD AMPSFUSE MAX SIZECIRCUIT BREAKERSERVICE DISCONNECT AMPS
    3 HP3/208
    3/230
    3/460    		10.6
    9.6
    4.8    		15
    15
    10    		20
    20
    15    		30
    30
    30
    5 HP3/208
    3/230
    3/460    		16.7
    15.2
    7.6    		30
    25
    15    		40
    40
    20    		30
    30
    30
    10 HP3/208
    3/230
    3/460    		30.8
    28
    14    		50
    50
    25    		80
    70
    35    		60
    60
    30
    15 HP3/208
    3/230
    3/460    		46.2
    42
    21    		60
    60
    30    		90
    90
    40    		60
    60
    30
    20 HP3/208
    3/230
    3/460    		59.4
    54
    27    		100
    90
    45    		125
    125
    60    		100
    100
    60
    30 HP3/208
    3/230
    3/460    		88
    80
    40    		150
    150
    70    		225
    200
    100    		200
    200
    100
    50 HP3/208
    3/230
    3/460    		143
    130
    65    		250
    225
    100    		350
    350
    150    		400
    400
    100
    3/4 HP1/120
    1/230    		13.8
    6.9    		20
    10    		20
    15    		30
    30
    3 HP1/280
    1/230    		18.7
    17    		30
    25    		45
    40    		30
    30
    5 HP1/208
    1/230    		30.8
    28    		50
    45    		80
    70    		60
    60
    10 HP1/208
    1/230    		55
    50    		100
    90    		125
    125    		100
    100

  • What are the installation specifications?

    All compactors are installed in accordance with the ANSI Standards Z245.2 for compactor installations and Z245.5 for baler installations.

  • What are the Concrete Pad Requirements for Compactors?

    The concrete pad requirements for a waste compactor are:

    • 6" thick steel reinforce - 3000 psi concrete
    • Minimum 10 ft. wide x 5 ft. greater than the combined length of the compactor and container

Common Compactor Installations

IEG can handle any type of compactor installation, no matter how complex. Our most common commercial waste compactor installations include:

  • Dock Compactor Installations: These are the most popular types of compactor installations. In a dock compactor installation, the compactor is installed next to a facility’s loading dock. The material most commonly feeds into the rear of the compactor.
  • Through-The-Wall Chute Compactor Installations: In a through-the-wall chute installation, a steel chute is fabricated and attached to the charge opening of the compactor, passing through an opening in a wall. Through-the-wall chutes can be utilized to feed into the sides or rear of the compactor.
  • Ground Fed Compactor Installations: A ground-fed compactor operates by placing waste directly into the charge opening from ground level, typically outside the facility. With this setup, employees are responsible for transporting the waste to the compactor and lifting or depositing it inside.
Dock Compactor Installation

Dock Compactor Installation

Through-The-Wall Chute Compactor Installation

Through-The-Wall Chute Compactor Installation

Ground Fed Compactor Installation

Ground Fed Compactor Installation

Baler Installations

From simple vertical balers to more complex horizontal balers including both manual tie balers and automatic-tie balers; we can do it all. Our most common recycling baler installations include:

  • Vertical Baler Installations: Vertical balers are most often installed inside the facility and fed from the ground.
  • Horizontal Baler Installations: Horizontal baler installations are more complex and are sometimes accompanied by a conveyor feed system.
Vertical Baler Installation

Vertical Baler Installation

Horizontal Baler Installation

Horizontal Baler Installation

Common Compactor & Baler Steel Configurations

Our most common compactor & baler steel configurations for installations include:

  • Hoppers: The purpose of a hopper on a waste compactor is to facilitate the safe and efficient loading of waste into the compactor’s charge chamber. They allow for larger quantities of waste to be loaded at once and act as a safety measure by preventing users from reaching directly into the charge chamber, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
  • Doghouses: The purpose of a doghouse on a waste compactor is to provide an added level of security when feeding a compactor. It typically features a lockable door or doors, which restrict access to the compactor’s interior. This helps prevent unauthorized individuals from dumping waste into the compactor, ensuring that only authorized personnel can use it.
  • Walk-On Deck: The purpose of a walk-on-deck on a waste compactor is that it allows employees to load a dock fed compactor without having to leave the building.
  • Full Enclosure: The purpose of a full enclosure on a waste compactor is to provide a complete and secure structure around a dock fed compactor. In addition to allowing your employees to feed the machine without having to leave the building, it offers additional benefits such as noise control, weather protection, and improved aesthetics.
  • Cart Dumper/Tipper: A cart dumper/tipper is a device designed to assist in the loading of waste into a waste compactor. Its purpose is to lift and tilt waste containers, such as bins or carts, and empty their contents into the compactor’s charge opening leading to increased efficiency and improved safety.
Full-Enclosure Compactor Installation

Full-Enclosure Compactor Installation

Cart Dumper/Tipper Compactor Installation

Cart Dumper/Tipper Compactor Installation

Hopper Compactor Installation

Hopper Compactor Installation

Doghouse Compactor Installation

Doghouse Compactor Installation

Walk-On Deck Compactor Installation

Walk-On Deck Compactor Installation

Cart Dumper/Tipper Compactor Installation When it comes to compactor installation and baler installation, IEG is the name you can trust. Our nationwide coverage, experienced team, prompt service, and customer satisfaction focus set us apart.

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