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Vertical vs Horizontal Balers: Which Is Right for You?

Not all balers are the same. Learn the key differences between vertical and horizontal balers, and how solutions like the Bergmann Roto Compactor can offer a baling alternative to your waste challenge.

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NSW 2026 FOGO Mandate: What Food Manufacturers Must Know

NSW’s FOGO mandate starts 1 July 2026. See what food manufacturers should do now and how Mavitec Paddle Depackers turn packaged waste into clean organics.

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The ROI of a Roll Packer: Compaction Cost Savings and Competitive Edge

Turn bulky waste into savings. The Bergmann Roll Packer delivers higher compaction (up to 5:1), reduced bin pick-ups resulting in real world savings for manufacturer and waste processor.

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From Road to Resource: The Life and Recycling of Tyres

Explore how global tyre brands, circular design, and local recycling technologies are transforming used tyres into valuable resources.

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The ROI of Shredders: Cost Savings and Circular Value

How to work out the return on an industrial shredder: the disposal, transport and labour savings on one side, the recovered material revenue on the other.

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The ROI of Vertical Balers: When Does It Make Sense to Invest?

Investing in a vertical baler helps businesses cut transport costs, streamline waste handling, and free up valuable floor space. See how vertical balers deliver efficiency and measurable cost savings.

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How to Start a Recycling Business in Australia: 2026 Edition

What it costs to start a recycling business in Australia, which licence you need in each state, and the equipment that makes each waste stream pay.

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FOGO Recycling in Australia – A Quick Overview

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. What goes in a FOGO bin, how a FOGO plant processes it, and the mandate dates for NSW businesses.

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From Cardboard Waste to Savings: The True Value of Recycling

Compact cardboard smarter. Save money, cut landfill, and keep operations efficient with balers and auger compactors.

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Rowcon Recycling facility with CRS equipment for C&D waste recovery

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State-of-the-Art C&D Recycling Plant – Powered by CRS Technology

Rowcon Recycling’s new CRS-powered facility is boosting efficiency, recovery, and sustainability in construction waste recycling.

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Maximising Uptime: Why Reliability Matters in Waste Equipment

Discover why reliable waste equipment is key to maximising uptime, reducing breakdowns, and improving productivity in waste processing operations.

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Guide to Choosing the Right Compactor Bin for Your Business

Your guide to static, skip, and small bin compactors, cut costs, save space, and streamline waste management.

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Wastepac 40

Cardboard & Plastic Balers, Vertical Balers

Compact and powerful, the WastePac 40 baler is ideal for tight spaces, handling cardboard, paper, and soft plastics with ease. Add the optional stand to convert the WastePac 40 into a dual-purpose machine capable of compacting empty steel cans up to 20L, reducing storage space while eliminating the need for a dedicated can crusher.