The Benefits of Using a Plastic Baler for Small Businesses

A plastic baler is a great solution for compacting many types of plastic waste including polythene, shrink wrap and bottle waste. Many plastic balers can also be used to bale loose cardboard making them a highly versatile waste compaction solution for many types of business.

How can SME's benefit from baling? 

Rising rents, wages and other operational costs are all putting pressure on small business owners. Paying a waste collection company to empty a partially full commercial bin is no longer economical for most SME's. When small businesses install a baler, a large proportion of their cardboard and plastic waste is diverted away from their workplace bins. This is why baling is recommended for sites with limited space.

What are the environmental benefits for SME's of baling?

Put simply, baled recyclable materials are more efficient to be transported to a recycling centre than if collected loose. Therefore if every small business baled plastic, fewer waste collection vehicles would be needed.

Can plastic balers be installed inside?

Plastic balers from QCR can be installed inside a building or under a shelter. Some models are designed to operate quietly to minimise disruption to colleagues working nearby.

Can baling generate revenue?

Although mill size bales of plastic material are the most valuable, smaller bales of recyclable waste have a value. For example, in many parts of the UK, small bales of plastic can be collected for free when demand is high. Sourcing your baler from a well-established supplier of recycling equipment such as QCR can ensure you are introduced to a reliable collector for your baled waste, so it doesn’t build up.

Can baling enhance brand image?

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, it is important for small businesses to have a point of difference amongst their competitors. With sustainability at the forefront, having waste compaction equipment at your site can help to demonstrate that you are taking your waste responsibilities seriously. Even if your baler is not visible to your customers, you can show it in action within a behind the scenes video on social media. Not having bins cluttering the outside of your premises is an advantage, particularly for retailers and hospitality businesses where kerb-appeal is important. Fewer collection vehicles visiting your premises also leads to less disruption in your local community. For example, a bin collection vehicle parked outside your premises emptying bins can often disrupt your customers, employees and neighbours.

Free Plastic Baler Trial from QCR 

We have a wide range of balers for plastic to explore on our website which are all available for hire or purchase. If you have any questions or need advice, our friendly and expert team are happy to help. With no obligation to rent or purchase, we can visit your site to share our baling knowledge. In most areas of the UK, we can offer a free machine trial so you can decide if it’s right solution for your business. We’re also SafeContractor™ accredited so you can be confident that we have a high regard for health and safety. Those that hire a baler from QCR get free ongoing plastic baler training for their team.