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40-Yard Compactors

Compactors for rental and service when floor space is tight and volume is high.

180–1,200 lb

Bale pickups of any size, one bale or a trailer load.

Your Schedule

Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or will-call service.

Equipment

Baler service, 30-ft roll-offs, and 40-yard compactors.

Rebates

The more bales we pick up, the higher your rebate.

More Capacity in the Same Footprint

High-volume sites often need more than a roll-off. A 40-yard compactor packs far more cardboard into the same space, which means fewer hauls, a cleaner dock, and less time spent managing boxes. Greene Recycling offers 40-yard compactor rental and service, so you get the capacity without buying equipment outright.

Who Uses a Compactor

  • Distribution centers that break down pallets of inbound freight every day.
  • Manufacturing plants with steady packaging waste from production lines.
  • Large retail and grocery stores where deliveries arrive daily and back-room space is tight.
  • Shared facilities where several operations use one dock and one waste area.
  • Sites that have outgrown a roll-off and are hauling containers too often.

The Case for Compactor Rental

Buying a compactor ties up capital and leaves you responsible for the machine. Compactor rental keeps that cost predictable and puts service in the hands of the company that hauls the material. If your volume changes, your equipment can change with it.

Fewer Hauls, Lower Cost

Every haul has a cost. Because a compactor packs material tightly, each trip moves more cardboard. For many high-volume sites, compactor rental means fewer pickups each month compared with an open roll-off. Fewer hauls also mean fewer trucks idling at your dock and less fuel burned to move the same amount of material. Less truck traffic at your dock also means less disruption for your receiving team.

Compactor Service That Keeps You Running

A compactor that stops working fills up fast. Our compactor service keeps your unit working and your hauls on schedule. When it’s full, we haul it, empty it, and return it, so your team always has capacity. If something isn’t working right, call our team at headquarters in Georgetown, Texas.

Planning the Space

A 40-yard compactor needs a level pad, access to power, and a clear approach for the truck that hauls it. Most sites place the unit at the dock so staff can feed cardboard straight from receiving. Before delivery, we’ll talk through your site with you to confirm the unit will fit and the truck can reach it.

Keeping the Load Clean

A compactor dedicated to cardboard should hold only cardboard. Keep trash, food waste, and wet material out so the load stays recyclable. Break boxes down before loading when you can, and remove plastic film and foam. A clean load keeps your recycling program working and keeps material out of the landfill.

Compactors, Balers, and Roll-Offs

A compactor isn’t the right answer for every site. Locations with moderate volume often do better with a baler and scheduled cardboard bale pickup, which can earn rebates on every bale. Sites with seasonal overflow may only need a 30-ft roll-off. We look at your volume, your space, and your goals, then recommend the setup that fits.

Safety Around Compactors

Compactors are powerful equipment. Train every employee who loads the unit, keep the loading area clear, and never reach into the chamber while it can cycle. Federal guidance on compactor safety is available from OSHA.

Nationwide Service Since 1995

Greene Recycling has been in the cardboard business since 1995. We serve more than 500 locations and service businesses in all 50 states, so compactor rental at one facility and balers at dozens of stores can all run under one program. See where we run routes today.

Request a Compactor Rental Quote

Tell us about your facility, your weekly cardboard volume, and the space you have available. We’ll recommend a compactor rental and service plan. Request a quote or call 512-630-5108. See the industries we serve or all of our services.

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FAQ

Common questions

Straight answers about service, schedules, and rebates.

What size compactors do you offer?

We offer 40-yard compactors for rental and service.

For high, steady volume, a compactor packs more material per haul. For seasonal overflow, a roll-off is often enough.

Yes. Our compactors are available for rental and service, and we haul and return the unit when it’s full.

One call covers every location.