How a Waste Baler can enhance warehouse operations

What is a waste baler? 

A waste baler is a machine which can compress recyclable material into bales. Balers can be vertical or horizontal and can be powered by electric or compressed air.

Can waste balers be used indoors? 

Balers can be located either indoors or outdoors. Bales of recyclable material must be kept dry therefore an indoor location is the preferred choice. Hydraulic balers must be located to an electrical power supply. Pneumatic balers must be located near a supply of compressed air. Balers must not be sited an area that is accessible to the public.

What size baler should I use for a warehouse operation? 

When deciding on the most appropriate size of baler for your business, you need to consider many factors including:

• Space
• Waste volume – both current and anticipated
• Waste material – type and typical size
• Power Supply
• Budget

Enlisting the help of an established baler supplier can give you extra support in choosing and managing your equipment. Due to the cost involved, we’d recommend that you trial the equipment first to check it is a good fit for your business.

 What type of warehouses will a waste baler benefit? 

Believe it or not, all warehouses are likely to benefit from installing a waste baler. The benefit could either be financial due to the reduction in waste costs or operational in terms of gains in workspace and/or time.

Many other benefits can be created through acquiring baling equipment but are much harder to quantify. For example, balers can help to enhance the eco-credentials of your business because the compacted waste more efficient to transport.

Do I need any employee training before installing a baler? 

Your team will need to be fully trained so they can use the equipment safely. During the training session it’s also a great time to give them a refresher on general workplace health and safety rules. The manual must also be kept in an accessible place.

How do I maintain the baler? 

Your baler will need to be routinely serviced to keep it in good working order. You will also need to keep good stocks of the material used to bind your bales which is typically either baler banding or wires. For those that choose to buy a baler, purchasing a Service Agreement can be a good solution. For those who prefer to rent their equipment, we’d recommend choosing a provider who provides free equipment servicing as part of the hire agreement.

Where in my warehouse should I place my baler? 

For convenience and improved workflow, it’s better to place your baler near the waste source of the material you’re trying to bale. It can cause a lot of extra work and hassle if the source of the waste and the baler are distanced away from each other on different sides of the building. It’s also important to place it somewhere that is accessible for both everyday use as well as maintenance to ensure ease of use as well as safety. You also need to ensure it is placed somewhere with adequate power so there are no trailing cables that could cause trips or falls.   

Hiring from QCR 

Hiring a baler from an established provider like QCR gives you a wealth of benefits that can help your company handle commercial waste more efficiently than bins.

• Free delivery and installation – Our expert engineers will install your equipment ready for you to use, as well as providing initial training so everyone on your team can hit the ground running. Some geographical restrictions apply.
• Free ongoing training for your entire team – As well as showing your whole team how to use it, we’ll also offer you ongoing training completely free of charge, whether you need a refresher or you have a new starter that needs help.
• Fixed rental costs – Once you’ve decided on your equipment and rental agreement length, the monthly hire price remains the same. QCR promise to never add any additional fees on top of what you’ve agreed
• No admin fees if you choose to upgrade your equipment – If you decide to upgrade your equipment during your rental term, you only have to pay the additional cost of the equipment. We’ll never charge you an admin fee for upgrading!