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Compactors, Balers & Containers
Equipment that cuts hauling frequency and reduces overhead - matched to your volumes and backed by our service and repair team.
Compactors
Commercial trash compactors reduce waste volume at the source, which typically means fewer hauler pickups and lower monthly disposal costs. Stellar Waste sells compactors nationwide at 2026 catalog prices from $15,500 for a vertical compactor to $33,400 for a self-contained unit - including indoor apartment compactors ($16,000) and RP-series stationary compactors ($20,400, receiver container often rentable from your hauler at little or no cost). They are built for businesses with high waste volume: apartment and condo communities, hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, distribution centers, and manufacturers - and every unit is backed by our 24/7 compactor service and repair for all makes and models.
Balers
A vertical baler compresses cardboard, plastic film, or other recyclables into dense, stackable bales that can often be sold to recyclers instead of paid for as trash. Our 2026 baler catalog runs from the compact B4 at $6,500 to the 72-inch B7242 SD at $30,000 (110,000 lbs of force, 1,400+ lb bales), with popular mid-range options like the X10 HD ($10,434) and the 60-inch mill-size B6030 ($16,158) that produces 1,000 lb mill-ready bales. Balers are the right fit for retailers, grocery stores, warehouses, and any business breaking down cardboard by hand - and Stellar Waste supports every make and model with 24/7 baler service and repair nationwide.
Containers
Buying your own front-load container instead of renting from a hauler often eliminates monthly rental fees and gives you leverage to negotiate better hauling rates. Stellar Waste sells front-load dumpsters in 2- to 8-yard sizes at 2026 catalog prices of $1,035 - $2,860, shipped to businesses nationwide. Front-load containers are ideal for restaurants, retail stores, offices, property managers, and multi-family communities - and our free waste cost audit can tell you which size actually fits your volume before you buy.
FAQ
Equipment FAQ
What is the difference between a trash compactor and a baler?
A compactor crushes mixed trash into a closed container to reduce its volume, so you pay for fewer hauls; a baler compresses a single recyclable material — most often cardboard — into dense, tied bales that can be stored and often sold to recyclers. In short, compactors are for general waste and balers are for recyclables, and many facilities run both.
What size baler or compactor does my business need?
The right size depends on your waste volume, the materials you generate, and the space you have available. As a rough guide from Stellar Waste's catalog: a compact vertical baler like the B4 suits lower cardboard volumes, the 60-inch mill-size B6030 produces 1,000-pound bales for high-volume operations, and front-load containers come in 2 to 8 cubic yard sizes. Stellar Waste's free waste cost audit includes an equipment review and will recommend a specific size for your volumes.
How much does a commercial trash compactor or baler cost?
From Stellar Waste's 2026 catalog, vertical balers run from $6,500 for the compact B4 to $30,000 for the 72-inch B7242 SD, which delivers 110,000 pounds of force and 1,400-plus-pound bales. Compactors range from $15,500 – $15,755 for a vertical trash compactor (6 or 8 cubic yards) to $29,900 – $33,400 for a self-contained compactor, with the stationary RP-series compactor at $20,400 and the indoor apartment compactor (including one container) at $16,000. Front-load containers in 2 to 8 yard sizes run $1,035 – $2,860.
What's included when I buy a baler or compactor from Stellar Waste?
Inclusions vary by model, so your written quote confirms exactly what comes with each unit. For example, the $16,000 indoor apartment compactor includes one container, while the $20,400 stationary compactor does not include the 40-yard receiver container — though that container can often be rented from your hauler at little or no cost. Call (800) 807-9845 for a quote with the specifics for the model you're considering.
Do you deliver and install compactors and balers?
Delivery and installation are arranged individually for each order, based on the equipment purchased and your location. Stellar Waste serves businesses nationwide through its national partner network, and your quote will spell out how delivery and installation are handled for your site.