01242 620903Cardboard Compactors For Sale or Rental
QCR is a leading supplier of Cardboard Compactors for businesses in the UK. As an example of what we can achieve, our team has recently helped one retailer save £400 per month on skip costs in 2025 by helping them switch from skips to a cardboard compactor supplied by us.
Not sure which compactor meets your needs? Contact us to book a free, no-obligation site survey with one of our expert UK-based team who will visit your site and recommend the most suitable size of machine for you. In many cases, we'll also offer you a free machine trial to get you started.
If you choose to hire from us you'll receive:
- Free delivery and installation (some geographical restrictions apply)
- Free servicing and breakdown cover from QCR's SafeContractor™ accredited team of Engineers
- Free ongoing equipment training and documentation (risk assessments & method statements provided)
If you choose to buy a new or refurbished compactor from us you'll receive:
- Free delivery and installation (some geographical restrictions apply)
- Free initial training and training documentation
- Free machine warranty (including parts, labour and call-outs)
QCR Mini Cardboard Compactor
This mini waste compactor is our cheapest cardboard crusher ideal for business premises with low amounts of recycling. It can be installed either inside or outside and can also be used for compacting polythene.
- Fully refurbished by our award-winning team
- CE marked
QCR Midi Cardboard Compactor
This recycling compactor will crush boxes into neat bundles to reduce the number of cardboard recycling bins you need. It can also compact your plastic recycling waste too.
- Optional air compressor available
- CE marked
QCR Medium Cardboard Compactor
This hydraulic compactor is one of our most popular solutions for workplaces with lots of cardboard box waste because it can compact the equivalent of many recycling bins of waste into a single bale ready for recycling.
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Conforms to EN 16500:2014 Vertical Baler Safety Standards
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Requires a 13amp socket
QCR Large Cardboard Compactor
This large cardboard compactor is ideal an warehouse baler for businesses with medium-high volumes of box waste. It is powered by a 13amp socket but we do also offer an air-powered equivalent.
- Install inside or outside
- Conforms to EN 16500:2014 safety standards
QCR Mill Size Cardboard Compactor Range
We offer a wide range of mill size compactors are ideal for businesses with very high volumes of box waste. The mill size bales produced are valuable and in bulk can be sold for recycling.
- Delivered and installed by our own team of experts
- Free machine warranty supplied when purchased
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between a cardboard compactor and a baler?
Compactors and balers are highly efficient machines for any organisation wishing to handle cardboard waste more sustainably. Both types of equipment offer cost, time and space savings when compared to using bins alone for businesses who produce cardboard waste.
2. What is cardboard compactor called?
Cardboard compactors can also be known as cardboard crushers, box crushers, balers and cardboard bin compactors in the UK. QCR Recycling Equipment is a leading supplier of commercial cardboard compacting machinery with over 25 years of compaction equipment experience. As a result, our friendly team can provide you with all the options to help your business handle your waste more sustainably. Our equipment is available for hire or purchase therefore you can find a solution perfect for your waste stream and budget.
3. What are the benefits of cardboard compaction?
The operational benefits for organisations who choose to compact their cardboard waste include more efficient waste handling processes resulting in savings in both time and labour. The financial benefits of cardboard compaction are often cheaper waste collection costs. The environmental benefits of compressing waste include fewer collection vehicles on the road and more efficient route to the processing facility.
4. What are the alternatives of cardboard compaction?
The environmentally friendly alternative to compacting cardboard is to re-purpose your waste into packaging for your goods. A Cardboard Shredder can turn your cardboard waste into low cost sustainable packaging material for your products. The comparably low cost of hiring compaction and shredding equipment from QCR also enables an organisation to employ both methods of cardboard recycling at the same time.
5. Who collects my compacted cardboard?
If you decide to bale your cardboard waste using a QCR Cardboard Recycling Solution, as part of our aftersales care, we will introduce you to a trusted cardboard bale collection company. If you decide to compact your waste into your bins, you can continue to use your existing waste collection company. The only difference in this case is that you may now require fewer bins or less frequent collections.
Warranty & Aftercare
- Our comprehensive 12-month compactor warranty includes callouts, parts and labour. To continue to benefit from our high levels of support, you have the opportunity to extend this by purchasing a extended service agreement.
- High-quality consumables can be purchased for your compactor from our online shop 24/7. Our UK-based team can provide you with free advice on products that are compatible for your machine.
Awards and Accreditations
- For added reassurance, our team are SafeContractor™ accredited for the high standards we achieve in health and safety.
- We're also part of Achillies™ which is a trusted business certification scheme that demonstrates that QCR has met rigorous standards for quality, compliance and performance.
Customer Review
"After one week of trialling the kit, we agreed to purchase it and it's working excellently. We estimate savings of £200+ per week, which is outstanding. Service was great and we would definitely recommend QCR" - Ocean's Restaurant Director, Holyhead in Wales
