Space can be at a premium at back of dock, so having fit-for-purpose waste handling equipment that makes life easy for employees is a good start. Wastech Double-Decker compactors are designed to compact multiple waste streams in areas where there is limited access.
The equipment has two stacked compactors, allowing simultaneous handling of multiple waste types, which is why it is ideal for facilities that want to fully utilise limited footprint, and also have the ability to sort an array of waste.
It is uniquely fabricated to fit into single footprint loading docks. It offers versatile loading options, including hand- or bin-lifter loading, and it is suitable for both dock and ground-level operations.
“As well as allowing you to double stack products, it comes with a remote control,” said Wastech business development manager Greg Scott. “Its throughput is also great, whether it’s a high volume of cardboard, or it’s a higher volume of general waste, Wastech can design the working space to suit the site’s needs in a limited amount of space.
The compactors are a hard-working piece of machinery and, as a rule, according to Scott, have a packing ratio of about three-to-one with very low running cost.
Wastech can customise the setup to match specific waste management needs and volume. Each compactor is emptied only when full, reducing unnecessary transport costs.
The lower unit container is 12-15m³ in size, while the upper container can be between 19, 23m³ and 35m³.
Smartweigh
Then there is Wastech’s Smartweigh system, which is turning out to be popular among the waste industry, not least because it gets rid of uncertainty around how much waste is being disposed of by customers.
It comes with an integrated screen where all relevant information is displayed including the status of the Smartweigh, the weight of waste being disposed of, and the ID of the user.
Another feature is that the compactor operations are monitored through the same screen, showing compactor bin capacity. It will even provide troubleshooting tips when needed.
Designed to cater for bins from 120L to 1100L, the Smartweigh system can come equipped with a Wastech compactor or be retrofitted to any existing unit.
Wastech sees the system as doing away with an ambiguity about how much waste is being disposed of, with accuracy being the paramount feature.
“It provides accurate, comprehensive data on each individual disposal,” said Scott. “It allows equipment owners to distribute compactor collection costs between users and monitor usage.”