Wastequip adds apartment compactor options

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Wastequip says it has upgraded its apartment compactor options to “enhance compatibility, ease of use [and] space optimization.”

The new product options, which Wastequip says include upgraded safety and connectivity features, will be available through distributors or directly through Wastequip beginning this month.

“Our Wastequip product engineers and sales teams are committed to engaging with and really listening to our customers and prospects to determine what they really need and adjust our offerings accordingly,” says Nick Daddabbo, director of product management at Wastequip.

“We’ve examined every aspect of our previous models and what’s available from our competitors to design and manufacture what we believe to be the best small footprint apartment compactor available today, and we encourage anyone in the market for one to reach out to one of our sales team members for more information,” Daddabbo adds.

The company says its newest stationary compactor design offers “powerful compaction in a smaller overall footprint and shorter feeder chute, making it ideal for tight spaces.”

The apartment compactor has a one-side ratchet latch system designed to allow for “easy and seamless connection to nearly any brand or model equipment, ensuring greater flexibility and easy in-field latch change-outs while avoiding the mess caused by possible connection gaps,” Wastequip says.

Additional design features include a lighter lid to increase operator comfort, a laser eye sensor to monitor the contents of the hopper and automatically cycle the compactor as needed, a simplified control panel and reduced key functions and a manual forward button designed to allow users to move the ram forward to clear jams.

Wastequip says its modified product “builds upon the success of the OptiPak vertical compactor series launched last year for hospitality and commercial applications and offers all the power and durability Wastequip products are known for, along with an industry-leading warranty.”