A compactor is a machine or mechanism designed to reduce the size of materials through compaction. Here are some common uses:
- Commercial Use:
- Retail businesses, restaurants, and hotels use compactors to reduce non-recyclable waste volume and curb nuisances like rodents and odor.
- Agricultural Use:
- Baler-wrapper compactors preserve forage by excluding oxygen and wrapping it in airtight film.
- Residential Use:
- Residential trash compactors reduce garbage volume, making waste management more efficient.
- Municipal Use:
- Solar-powered trash compactors hold large amounts of trash before needing emptying.
- Construction Industry:
- Compactors handle and dispose of plastic, soil, gravel, and asphalt, promoting efficient waste disposal.