01242 620903EPS Polystyrene Compactors
From small standalone compaction units to larger machines that can be placed within a production line, our tried-and-tested range of polystyrene waste compactors transform loose material into stackable blocks that can be sold for recycling.
Our popular polystyrene compacting equipment hire service includes:
- Free delivery and installation by our own SafeContractor™ accredited team who will also provide you with ongoing machine servicing and breakdown cover support
- Free on-demand in-person operator training for your team for the duration of your contract
- A fixed rental cost for the duration of your contract
- Free equipment servicing and breakdown cover
- Flexibility to upgrade your machine mid-contract without penalty
Free EPS Waste Consultation
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with a QCR Waste Expert. We'll visit your workplace, review your current procedures and provide you with our recommendations to help you save money on disposal. In many cases, we can also offer you a machine to trial for free. As a leading supplier of polystyrene balers in the UK with over 25 years' experience, QCR supply high quality new and used equipment you can trust.
QCR Small Polystyrene Compactor
Door opening: H 510 x W 860 x D 460mm
Processing capacity: Up to 15kg/hour of waste material
Machine output: Makes blocks of material 137 x 137mm with a density of <300 kg/m³
Waste compaction ratio: Up to 40:1 volume reduction
QCR Medium EPS Polystyrene Compactor
Door opening: H 510 x W 860 x D 960mm
Processing capacity: Up to 70kg/hour of waste material
Machine output: Makes blocks of material 270 x 270 mm with a density of <300 kg/m³
Waste compaction ratio: Up to 40:1 volume reduction
QCR Industrial EPS Compactor Range
For high volume producers we offer a wide range of bepoke solutions.
Materials compacted: EPS Polystyrene, Styrofoam®, Extruded polystyrene foam, wet & dry material
Capacity: up to 200kg/hour (dependant on model & material type)
Achievable Waste Compaction: up to 250-350kg/m³ (dependant on model & type of waste being processed)
Compaction ratio: Up to 40:1 (dependant on model & material type)
Thickness of waste material which can be processed: up to 400mm
Machine options: 5 different sizes of waste compactor available
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can EPS be recycled?
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is 100% recyclable.
2. How do you dispose of EPS?
Businesses have a legal responsibility to dispose of EPS waste safely and responsibly. The most cost effective way to dispose of large amounts of EPS waste is to bale it.
3. What are the benefits of baling polystyrene?
Baled polystyrene is valuable. Bales of EPS can be sold for recycling.
4. Do you offer used compactors?
Yes, used polystyrene compactors are available to buy or hire from QCR. All used machines are refurbished prior to delivery and supplied with a parts and labour warranty. All equipment is fully assembled and tested prior to delivery to your site. Because we use our own delivery vehicles, you can specify when you want the compactor to be delivered and installed. Contact us for our latest used machine availability and pricing
5. Who collects baled polystyrene?
QCR customers will be introduced to our trusted network of polystyrene recyclers or you can source your own.
QCR Awards, Accreditations and Customer Testimonial
QCR have been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor™ and Achilles™ for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace following a thorough review of our operating procedures.
QCR installed a EPS compactor at a food manufacturing business in Manchester to compact polystyrene fish box waste and received the following customer review from Richard Hyman, Managing Director of Manchester Smoke House Ltd:
"Renting the QCR Tiger 130 has stopped us sending our EPS fish boxes to landfill as they can now collected and fully recycled"
