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Polystyrene Baler
At Gradeall, we are an environmentally conscious company that strives to make choices which reduce our negative impact on the environment — and to provide our customers with the machinery to do the same. For more information on our environmental commitments, please read our Environmental Policy.
Polystyrene is unfortunately one of the most common forms of plastic waste, arising from a wide range of applications such as food packaging, protective packaging for electronic goods, and more. This material is non-biodegradable and highly bulky, taking up disproportionate space in landfill sites and increasing waste collection costs for businesses.
Gradeall works with a range of industries, adapting equipment and methods to suit their specific needs — for example, the food industry, which generates significant volumes of polystyrene packaging. We will work with you to ensure your industry standards are met and that your polystyrene waste management solution is tailored to your requirements. Contact a member of our team today to discuss your needs, and we will develop a bespoke polystyrene waste management solution for your operation.
Although polystyrene is excluded from most council recycling collections, specialist facilities do exist that can process it further — whether through granulation or chemical dissolution. For businesses generating polystyrene waste, this typically requires a specific arrangement with a waste management company for correct disposal. Creating bales of polystyrene using an industrial baler reduces the space taken up by this bulky material and significantly increases the likelihood of it being processed through a specialist recycling facility.
The following section outlines some further advantages of baling polystyrene waste on site.
Baling polystyrene waste on site offers a number of significant benefits:
It is always advisable to ensure that polystyrene intended for baling or further processing is fully cleaned before use, particularly if it has been used for food storage, as any contaminants will adversely affect its suitability for reuse.
A business that manages its waste using a Gradeall baler or compactor can reduce waste collection costs by up to 75% by reducing the number of collections needed as waste accumulates. Polystyrene waste in particular is bulky and difficult to store due to its tendency to break apart — and it is worth noting that the vast majority of its volume is simply air, which can be dramatically reduced by baling. Fewer collections also means reduced vehicle movements on site, improving both safety and operational efficiency.
Due to polystyrene being approximately 96% air, additional force is required to maintain its baled form once compressed. Gradeall balers are available with stronger rams to ensure that polystyrene bales are fully compressed, producing dense, stable bales.
All our balers are installed with full staff training to ensure your team is confident in operating your new polystyrene waste solution. Contact us to discuss your polystyrene baling requirements.
The G-Eco 50S Polystyrene Baler has a working area of 2,000 x 1,573 mm. When planning a new waste management system, we offer CAD site designs to give you an accurate representation of how the system will fit within your space. If you have an irregularly shaped waste management area, our bespoke design service can help you find the perfect solution for your business.
The G-Eco 50S is a multi-purpose, compact vertical baler suitable for a wide range of baling applications. In addition to polystyrene, it is capable of baling cardboard and other plastic waste, making it a low-maintenance, cost-effective option for businesses without the space for a larger baler system.
The G-Eco 50S is straightforward to use and comes with a comprehensive instruction manual. Upon installation, a Gradeall service engineer will also provide on-site training to ensure your staff can operate the machine with confidence.
The polystyrene specification of the G-Eco 50S features strengthened rams for increased output, ensuring the complete compression of polystyrene into dense, stackable bales ready for collection by a specialist waste company.
To find the right baler for your business, explore our full range of balers, or get in touch for a consultation on your waste management needs.
This case study is a practical example of how balers can be implemented in a business to reduce the space taken up by waste materials, including plastic waste. It also demonstrates how our range of equipment can be selected to suit the bespoke needs of any industry. In the case of O’Gorman’s Supervalu Kingscourt, a GV500 and a G-Eco 50S were installed at the supermarket to tackle their cardboard and plastic waste.
When we consulted with the team at O’Gorman’s Supervalu, we took into account their specific waste management needs. Given the large quantities of cardboard waste generated compared to a smaller volume of plastic waste, the most appropriate solution was the larger GV500 for cardboard and the compact G-Eco 50S for plastic. For businesses with polystyrene waste, the G-Eco 50S can be upgraded to polystyrene specification to suit your requirements.
Benefits of the GV500 and G-Eco 50S in This Case Study
If you would like to find out whether the G-Eco 50S polystyrene specification is the right solution for your polystyrene waste, contact us to speak with a member of our expert team today.
The G-Eco 50S is an effective plastic recycling baler that makes the waste disposal process considerably more efficient for managing the common challenge of plastic waste. Reliable and easy to integrate on site, it offers a practical solution for businesses looking to improve their waste disposal system.
Gradeall manufactures a full range of industry-leading recycling balers that are high-performing, durable, and robust — capable of handling industrial and commercial waste of all kinds. Our range includes the Clothing and Textiles Baler, the Can Baler, and the heavy-duty GV500, which can process paper, plastic, and cardboard. We aim to provide effective waste management solutions for every business and their unique operational needs.
Get in touch with the Gradeall team for expert advice on the recycling machinery that will best benefit your operation.
Gradeall International Ltd is a world-leading manufacturer of balers, compactors, tyre recycling machines, and specialist bespoke recycling machinery, with years of experience as industry leaders in recycling and waste management. Our customers trust us to deliver the highest level of expertise and excellence in their recycling systems. To find out more about the work we do, browse our range of case studies.
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