Commercial Recycling Equipment

The right commercial recycling equipment makes a major difference in your waste costs. Having equipment right-sized for your business helps you recycle more and earn valuable income for your recyclables while lowering your waste disposal fees.

Our Commercial Recycling Equipment Solutions

We provide various commercial recycling equipment solutions for lease or purchase, along with financing options. Additionally, we support equipment installs, repairs and preventative maintenance programs that keep your equipment running seamlessly to protect your investment over the long term.

Industrial Recycling Bins

Industrial recycling bins are large containers designed for recyclables in areas such manufacturing, industrial or warehouse settings. Much larger than household containers, these bins are durable and built to handle high volumes of recyclables.

Commercial Recycling Compactors

A commercial recycling compactor is an ideal solution for companies that produce less than 20 tons of recyclables per month. Compactors are easy to use, save space, and generate heavier waste loads that reduce the frequency of pickups.

Industrial Shredding Machines

Large-scale industrial shredding machines can shred your paper trimmings, misprinted material or documents, an ideal solution for commercial printers or companies who handle a bulk of mail or paperwork.

Baler Recycling Equipment

Baler recycling equipment can be cost-effective for companies that generate 20 tons or more of recyclables per month. By pre-sorting and processing your materials into condensed, single-commodity blocks, you help increase their value. We have vertical balers, horizontal balers and two-ram balers available for lease or purchase.

Recycling Transport Trailers

Recycling transport trailers allow for significant volumes of recyclables to be transported to our recycling facilities or directly to manufacturers for reuse in production. With a fleet of 400+ trailers, we can drop one at your facility to collect your recyclables for further processing or direct shipment.

Commercial Recycling Equipment FAQs

Choosing the right recycling equipment comes down to how much material your facility generates, how much space you have, and whether you want to own or lease. Below are the questions businesses most often ask us about balers, compactors, shredders, and bins. If you don’t see yours, contact our team, and we’ll walk through it with you.

What types of recycling equipment does Federal Recycling offer?

Federal Recycling offers industrial recycling bins, commercial compactors, industrial shredders, and baler equipment, including vertical, horizontal, and two-ram balers. All of it is available for lease or purchase, with financing options. We also handle installation, repairs, and preventive maintenance, so you don’t need to source a separate vendor to keep the equipment running.

Do I need a compactor or a baler for my facility?

Compactors work best for businesses generating less than 20 tons of recyclables per month, while balers become more cost-effective at 20 tons or more. Compactors save floor space and cut pickup frequency. Balers compress sorted material into single-commodity blocks that carry real resale value on the recycled commodities market. Our team can review your monthly volume and recommend the right fit.

What's the difference between vertical, horizontal, and two-ram balers?

Vertical balers have the smallest footprint and suit lower-volume operations that bale intermittently, usually cardboard or shrink wrap. Horizontal balers run continuously and handle steady, higher-volume streams with less labor per bale. Two-ram balers process multiple material types and produce the densest, most uniform bales, which makes them the choice for high-volume facilities baling several commodities. We’ll spec the machine to your material mix and throughput.

Should I lease or buy recycling equipment?

Leasing usually makes sense when your volume is still changing, or you’d rather not tie up capital, while buying tends to pay off for facilities with stable, predictable volume and a long time horizon. Federal Recycling offers both, with financing available, so the arrangement fits your operation instead of a fixed package. Call 314.721.3377 to talk through which option fits your volume.

Does Federal Recycling install and maintain recycling equipment?

Yes. Federal Recycling handles equipment installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance programs for the equipment we lease and sell. Preventive maintenance is scheduled service intended to catch wear before it causes downtime, which matters when a single baler is the bottleneck for your entire recycling stream. Your compactor, baler, or shredder stays covered without a separate service contract.

How does Federal Recycling transport recyclables from my facility?

Our fleet of 400+ recycling transport trailers can be dropped off directly at your facility, collected once loaded, and then routed to a Federal Recycling plant for processing or shipped straight to manufacturers. High-volume facilities use this instead of frequent small pickups, which reduces handling and dock congestion. The same fleet supports our national accounts program for multi-site businesses.

Where does Federal Recycling provide recycling equipment and service?

Federal Recycling serves businesses nationwide through our national accounts program, coordinating equipment and hauling across multiple sites under one agreement. We also provide direct, local service from owned facilities in Columbus, GA; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Harrisburg, PA; Houston, TX; Jefferson City, MO; San Antonio, TX; and St. Louis, MO. See our service locations for details on the market nearest you.

How long does it take to get recycling equipment installed?

Federal Recycling works with companies to install leased or purchased equipment in a timely manner. We advise manufacturers of any needed facility prep, such as concrete padding, electrical, etc., to ensure a smooth and speedy install.

Smaller equipment, such as vertical balers, can typically be installed quickly, while larger equipment often, but not always, requires more time for preparation, installation, and testing.

How much does recycling equipment cost from Federal Recycling?

Equipment cost depends on the type of unit (bin, compactor, shredder, or baler), whether you lease or buy, and your facility’s monthly volume. A vertical baler for a single retail location and a two-ram baler for a manufacturing plant are orders of different magnitudes, so we quote based on your actual material stream rather than a list price. Call 314.721.3377 or request a quote to get pricing for your facility.

Still Have Questions?

Have a question about equipment for your facility? Call Federal Recycling at 314.721.3377, email info@federalrecycling.com, or contact us online to talk with our team.