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OCC stands for Old Corrugated Cardboard, or Old Corrugated Containers, depending on who you ask. The terms are used interchangeably in the waste and recycling industry. It refers to used corrugated boxes and... Continue Reading

Choosing the right horizontal baler can have a major impact on your facility's productivity and labor costs. Two of the most common types of recycling balers used in industrial operations are the auto-tie... Continue Reading

Training new operators on compactors is one of the most important steps a facility can take to protect employees, prevent equipment damage, and keep waste operations running efficiently. Compactor operator... Continue Reading

Every business generates waste. Whether it's cardboard from shipping, food scraps from a restaurant kitchen, or general refuse from an office building, all that material takes up space. A trash compactor solves... Continue Reading

If you manage waste at a manufacturing plant, distribution center, or recycling facility, you have probably heard the term "baler" thrown around. But what exactly is a baler, and how does it work? More importantly,... Continue Reading

Plastic piles up fast, takes up valuable floor space, and costs a fortune to haul away. However, there is a straightforward solution that businesses have relied on for decades: baling plastic with a plastic baler. Continue Reading

If you operate a baler, compactor, shredder, or conveyor system, there's a good chance a PLC is controlling how your equipment functions. Unless you've had to troubleshoot one or been told it's... Continue Reading

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and your warehouse is about to face a familiar problem: mountains of cardboard. Distribution centers, retailers, and fulfillment operations across the Southeast are bracing for... Continue Reading

Most compactors do not fail overnight. They wear out slowly because of small issues that were easy to prevent. With the right habits and a bit of planning, you can easily add 5-10 years to your compactor's life. Continue Reading