Site requirements Space for bin Moderate to large storage Bins stored on-site - requires A baler will occupy a Compactor is stored on-site storage is required space required. significant storage space. reasonably large storage requires significant – (generally less space. storage space, but can Bins are mostly collected Bins are collected using a space than other reduce bin space compared using a front-lift truck, so hooklift system (a Storage will be required options). with un-compacted bulk access must be considered. mechanical lifting for the baled materials prior bins. Bins are collected mechanism mounted to a to collection. Bins are now commonly a rear- or truck). Some training may be manufactured with plastic Some training may be truck. required. bodies and lids which has required. Rear-lift systems minimised weight and may be required improved accessibility, and height or manoeuvrability. access is restricted. Charging Commonly charged per Commonly charged per bin lift Commonly charged per bin lift Commonly charged by volume Generally charged by weight bin lift or by volume or by volume or by volume (number of A hire or site charge may A site charge may also be A hire or site charge may be also be applied applied applied
Site requirements Space for bin storage is required (generally less space than other options). Bins are collected a rear- or truck. Rear-lift systems may be required height or access is restricted. Moderate to large storage space required. Bins are mostly collected using a front-lift truck, so access must be considered. Bins are now commonly manufactured with plastic bodies and lids which has minimised weight and improved accessibility, and manoeuvrability. Bins stored on-site - requires significant storage space. Bins are collected using a hooklift system (a mechanical lifting mechanism mounted to a truck). A baler will occupy a reasonably large storage space. Storage will be required for the baled materials prior to collection. Some training may be required. Compactor is stored on-site – requires significant storage space, but can reduce bin space compared with un-compacted bulk bins. Some training may be required. Charging Commonly charged per bin lift or by volume Commonly charged per bin lift or by volume Commonly charged per bin lift or by volume A site charge may also be applied Commonly charged by volume (number of A hire or site charge may be applied Generally charged by weight A hire or site charge may also be applied