Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a mill size baler?
A baling machine that makes large mill-size bales.
A mill size baler compacts most types of cardboard waste and plastic waste into large mill size bales. Mill Size Balers operate in the same way as a other vertical balers with the only difference being the size of bale produced. A mill baler produces large mill sized bales of recyclable material such as cardboard which can be sent straight to a Recycling Facility so they are a very efficient way of dealing with waste. They can also be used for more specialist applications such as the baling of textiles or carpets.
2. What are the benefits of these balers?
Mill-size bales of recyclable material are a valuable commodity
Recyclers pay more for mill sized bales of recyclable materials because they do not need to be re-baled after collection. Due to their size, bales are more efficient to store and transport and therefore also reduce carbon footprint. By using a mill size baler you can increase the value of your waste cardboard or plastic but you must ensure it is not contaminated.
3. What types of material can be baled in a mill size baler?
Recyclable waste such as cardboard, plastic, shrink wrap & polythene.
The most popular materials compacted in this size of baler are cardboard and plastics including bottles, shrink wrap, polythene and food packaging. Whatever type of material that it is used for, the bale will be secured with wires.
4. Are these balers available for hire?
Yes!
All QCR's mill sized balers are available to hire. A 5 year rental contract offers the cheapest hire cost however, shorter contracts are also available. Hiring a baler is often the best option for many businesses in the UK as you obtain a great machine without the burden of high capital expenditure. The surprisingly low weekly hire cost of a baler is fixed throughout the term of your agreement and includes installation, delivery, ongoing staff training.
5. What size of baler do I need?
We recommend booking a free no-obligation meeting with a Baler Expert from QCR
To determine what size of baler you need, you first need to find out how much cardboard and/or plastic waste is generated at your site, which if you're considering this size of baler is likely to be contained in a large number of bins or skips. If you are new to waste-baling, or looking to scale up your existing machine, feel free to contact us to book a free no-obligation waste audit at your site with one of our nationwide team. They are experts in waste baling and can provide you with an array of recommendations to help you find the perfect solution for your business.
6. How much are QCR's mill size balers?
The cost of a baler depends on the model you choose. Whilst a smaller baler will be cheaper, if you have large amounts of waste a larger mill size baler is likelly to be more efficient and will generate a higher financial return for your bales. Our cheapest mill size baler rental term is for 5 years, although we can offer you a shorter term if required.
7. Do you offer mill size bale collection?
No, but we will introduce you to our trusted local recycler network.
Mill size bales when collected in bulk are a valuable commodity. If you have purchased or hired one of our mill size baling machines from us, QCR can introduce you to a trusted local recycler who can collect your mill size bales and in most cases, provide you with a rebate if your mill size bales qualify in terms of quantity collected and quality of bale.
8. Do you offer mill size plastic balers?
Yes!
Balers can be used to reduce the disposal costs of commercial plastic waste such as polythene, fruit trays, bottles and packaging. Our team can advise you which of our machines you can use to bale plastic and which type of banding to use. We can also introduce you to a specialist recycler who will collected your baled material.
9. Do you offer Mill Size Baler trials?
Yes!
QCR are happy to offer Mill Size Baler trials to businesses in the UK (subject to some geographical restrictions). However, as specialist equipment is needed to deliver the machine to your site, we will ask you to cover this delivery cost prior to the trial. This cost will be refunded if you decide to hire or buy the machine.
10. What type of electrical supply does a Mill Size Baler need?
3 phase power supply
Vertical Mill Size Balers need a 3 phase power supply as they have a mighty compaction force to crush large amounts of waste at once.