Vertech – Our Premium Product Range
Waste Initiatives is proud to introduce Vertech, our premium range of high-performance waste processing equipment. Designed for serious recyclers and large-scale operators, Vertech offers cutting-edge technology, superior durability, and optimised efficiency to help businesses achieve maximum productivity.
Vertech stands apart by combining world-class engineering with local Australian support, including stocked spare parts and a nationwide team of technicians for servicing and maintenance. With Vertech, businesses gain access to industry-leading equipment from top global manufacturers, all backed by our expert project management, seamless installation, and tailored waste solutions.
Whether you’re scaling up or looking for the best in waste processing, Vertech delivers premium solutions to help you operate at peak efficiency.
Overview of Vertech Range
The Vertech range by Waste Initiatives features a premium selection of waste processing equipment sourced from world-class manufacturers. Designed for serious operators, Vertech offers high-performance solutions backed by local support and service. Key technologies include West Salem Machinery (WSM) for extreme-duty grinding and shredding, Barclay Shredders for high-throughput tyre processing, and Eagle Debeaders for handling OTR and heavy industrial tyres. H&G and Bergmann deliver robust compaction systems, while Mavitec offers organic waste solutions through rendering and depackaging. Andela leads in glass recycling technology. Completing the line-up, Olnova offers intelligent shredders with Industry 4.0 automation. Each solution is selected for its durability, efficiency, and ability to perform in demanding environments, making Vertech the go-to range for serious operators who demand results.
Vertech Mobile Picking Stations
Engineered and configured for Australian conditions, the Vertech picking station range is built to perform reliably in demanding, high-wear, extreme climate environments across Australia.
Our Vertech mobile picking stations are engineered for serious recovery performance delivering flexible, on-site sorting solutions trusted by C&D, C&I and municipal operators across Australia. Designed for mobility, durability and high throughput, the range is backed by Waste Initiatives’ local engineering expertise and nationwide service support.
Tyre Shredders & Classifiers
Barclay Roto-Shred is based in Miamisburg, Ohio, United States, and has been producing high-performance tyre shredding equipment for over 25 years.
Known for its rigorous engineering standards, Barclay designs and manufactures machines that can withstand the extreme demands of tyre recycling, with many units in continuous operation for more than a decade. Led by CEO Gregory Billhardt, Barclay is committed to quality, durability, and delivering the lowest total cost of ownership.
Tyre Recycling Solutions
Eagle International is based in Nebraska, USA, and has been engineering innovative tyre recycling solutions for over 30 years.
A trusted name in tyre recycling technology designed to process everything from ATV tyres to massive 59/80R63 mining tyres, Eagle’s equipment is engineered for durability and performance in demanding applications. Their product line includes debeaders, shears, balers, and cutters—helping reduce tyre waste and support sustainable recycling practices across 28 countries. Known for exceptional build quality and rigorous testing, Eagle machines are built to last and perform with minimal maintenance. As President Joe Brehmer puts it, Eagle’s mission is clear: move tyres from scrap to recycling while minimising environmental impact.
German Engineered Compaction Products
Bergmann is based in Lathen, Germany, and has been building waste compaction solutions for over 50 years.
They offer industry-leading waste compaction technology designed to streamline waste management, reduce disposal costs, and maximise space efficiency. Bergmann’s compactors help businesses optimise waste streams at scale—delivering efficient, reliable solutions for a wide range of waste types and volumes. The Roto Compactor is ideal for on-site waste compaction, offering high performance with minimal effort—perfect for workplaces seeking efficient, localised solutions. For bulky, hard to process waste that results in high skip bin collections, the Roll-Packer series delivers powerful compaction with stationary, mobile, and traversing options that reduce large waste volumes and offer significant ROI on waste management costs.
West Salem Machinery (WSM) is headquartered in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and has been designing and manufacturing heavy-duty processing machinery for more than 67 years.
WSM brings extreme-duty grinding and shredding technology to the Vertech portfolio, purpose-built for the most demanding applications. Globally recognised for its horizontal grinders, hammermills and shredders, WSM engineers machines to deliver high throughput, long wear life and reliable performance under continuous operation. What sets WSM apart is its application-driven engineering philosophy resulting in processing solutions that reduce downtime, improve output consistency and deliver long-term operational value in heavy industrial, recycling and resource recovery environments.
Depackaging Solutions
Mavitec Green Energy is a Dutch process technology company based in Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands, specialising in food waste and depackaging solutions since its foundation in 2009, backed by over 20 years of experience in sustainable recycling and green technology.
With more than 200 installations worldwide, Mavitec specialises in transforming food and agricultural waste into clean, biogas-ready output, achieving purity levels exceeding 99.7%. Their equipment is designed to separate and process organic co-products efficiently, reducing packaging volume by up to 50% while improving the quality of recovered plastics and maximising organic yield. Engineered to meet stringent hygiene and legislative standards, Mavitec’s turnkey systems offer exceptional separation efficiency and operational reliability. Whether for washing, de-gritting, or depackaging, their tailored solutions support sustainable practices while delivering cost-effective performance for operators focused on recovering value from food waste at scale.
Auger Compactors
H&G is a German‑based manufacturer of industrial waste compaction systems, with over 60 years of experience developing high‑performance disposal and compaction technology.
A global leader in waste compaction technology, specialises in high-performance auger compactors designed for continuous operation. With over 8,000 units installed globally, H&G’s solutions are built for reliability and efficiency, backed by German Engineering. H&G auger compactors deliver higher filling weights than standard hydraulic presses, making them ideal for managing bulky or high-volume waste.
Specialised feeding mechanisms handle a wide range of materials, ensuring consistent, high throughput performance.
Mobile Shredders
Olnova is a German manufacturer based in Oelde and renowned for engineering excellence since 1997, delivering high-performance shredding and recycling solutions.
Specialists in mobile shredders, Olnova has a workforce of over 250 and a global footprint and trusted by large-scale operators. Their mobile shredders are designed for high-volume processing of materials such as construction and demolition waste, timber, rubber, and agricultural by-products. Engineered for long life and low running costs, these machines feature powerful diesel engines, reverse shafts, hydraulic combs, and quick-change systems for minimal downtime. The Primary Series offers adaptable performance across diverse waste streams, while the Secondary Series ensures consistent output sizes for more refined recycling tasks—making Olnova a key component in the Vertech commitment to operational efficiency and reliability.
Glass Recycling Equipment
Andela Products is based in the United States and is renowned for its innovative glass recycling systems, particularly its patented pulveriser technology that transforms waste glass into safe, reusable sand and aggregate.
With over 30 years of innovation, Andela’s patented flexible impactor technology selectively pulverises glass while leaving non-glass contaminants intact for easy separation. Their systems handle a variety of glass types—including bottles, laminated windshields, and MRF glass—producing rounded, sharp-free particles ideal for construction, landscaping, and filtration applications. Models like the GP-1HD process up to 10 tonnes per hour, while the compact GP-Mini suits smaller-scale operations. Andela’s modular systems integrate crushers, trommels, and clean-up units, offering customisable solutions with minimal maintenance and operator input. Built for durability and efficiency, these systems support sustainable glass recycling across diverse industries.
Premium Document & Hard Drive Destruction Solutions
Allegheny Shredders is based in Delmont, Pennsylvania, USA, and has been designing and manufacturing high-security shredding systems for over 50 years
Allegheny Shredders is one of the world’s most trusted names in high-security document and hard-drive destruction, delivering durability and proven performance. Through our Vertech premium range, Waste Initiatives proudly supplies Allegheny’s American-made shredders to organisations that require absolute reliability, high throughput and secure destruction of sensitive information. Built for demanding commercial, government and data-destruction environments, Allegheny systems offer advanced cutter technology, consistent jam-free operation and industry-leading security standards.
Proven, High-Performance Shredding for Demanding Waste Streams
Based in Austria, UNTHA has been engineering industrial shredding solutions since 1970, delivering more than 50 years of proven reliability and performance.
UNTHA delivers industrial shredders trusted worldwide for reliability, engineering quality and consistent output. UNTHA machines are designed to tackle the toughest waste streams including timber, metals, plastics, e-waste and secure destruction materials. Their XR, ZR, RS and LR series provide tailored performance for both high-volume processors and specialised applications.
Why Choose Vertech?
Vertech represents the premium range of waste and recycling systems supplied by Waste Initiatives. Designed for high-volume, industrial and commercial applications, Vertech solutions combine world-leading engineering with local Australian service and support.
Through exclusive partnerships with global innovators such as Andela, Barclay, Bergmann, Eagle H&G, International, Mavitec, Olnova, UNTHA, Allegheny and CRS, Vertech delivers advanced technologies that set the benchmark in efficiency, safety, and performance across multiple waste streams, from tyres, glass, and organics to C&D, plastics, and general waste.
Every Vertech system is backed by the Vertech Promise: premium equipment, local expertise, and lifecycle support from project design to commissioning and after-sales service.
Vertech solutions include:
- High-output shredders
- Tyre shearers and debeaders
- Organics processing and depackaging equipment
- Compactors and waste handling units
- Recycling screens for material separation
- Glass crushing equipment
- Pre-shredders for tough waste streams
- Grinders and hammer mills for wood and biomass
Vertech Products
The Barclay Primary Tyre Shredder, a “workhorse” in tyre shredding equipment that processes tyres up to 72″, producing 4.9″–10″ (124–254 mm) strips in seconds. Built tough for high-volume operations.
The Barclay Classifier is a versatile tyre classifier with 2″, 4″, or 6″ (50–150 mm) output sizes. Improves efficiency by reprocessing only the rubber that needs further size reduction.
The Barclay Secondary Tyre Shredder reduces tyre material to 1.4″, 2″, or 3.6″ (35–90 mm) chips. Ideal for TDF or granulating, it is designed to pair with a primary shredder.
The Bergmann RP7700 Roll Packer is a stationary roll packer for compacting bulky waste in open bins. Efficient, reliable, and also available in a low-energy electric model.
Multi-bin roll packer system with rail-mounted compaction. Ideal for large sites managing cardboard, pallets, or up to 10 open-top bins.
The Eagle OTR Debeader, a cutting-edge solution for processing end of life (EOL) OTR tyres. An industry leading solution that can remove bead bundles from massive OTR tyres up to 4m outside diameter (OD), or 63″ rim diameter. Ideal for EOL tyres from mining sites, with wireless controls and powerful hydraulic performance.
The Eagle Titan OTR Cutter handles tyres up to 8ft diameter and 38” wide. Hydraulic rollers and probe ensure fast, safe cuts. Diesel or electric options available.
The H&G Twin Auger is a heavy-duty twin auger compactor built for high-volume waste. Handles timber pallets and bulky materials with powerful compaction and reliable operation.
Separate packaging from organics with the Paddle Depacker – a compact, low-maintenance unit producing clean output for composting, soil enrichment, biogas and more.
The Paddle Depacker S separates packaging from organics, producing clean bio-waste for compost, animal feed, soil enrichment, biogas and more. All in a compact footprint.
Powerful, mobile and efficient, the German Engineered Olnova Model 5 delivers premium shredding performance for C&D waste, concrete, asphalt, wood and more.
The Andela GP-Mini is a compact glass pulveriser delivering 500kg/hr throughput. Ideal for remote sites needing safe, eco-friendly glass waste reduction with minimal footprint.
Built tough for high-volume processing, the GP-1HD pulveriser handles up to 10T/hr of MRF glass, ideal for recycling centres needing robust, continuous performance.
