Buying a Used Trash Compactor

Reducing waste and saving money are major concerns for most businesses world wide. We know that reducing the amount of trash reduces the waste hauling cost, and it helps protect our landfills and the environment. Trash is not a subject that is usually first on any business owners to-do-list.

Owners and operators need to investigate before deciding on either a new or used compactor; they need to make the unknown – known.  Some questions you may be asking yourself are -- do we need a compactor?  How much waste are we generating?  What size and type do we need?  Do we need a indoor or outdoor compactor?  Who will be the hauler? Do we have a choice, or it is franchised? (one hauler must be used)  Do we have the capital to either purchase new or used?  What is our return on investment?  The list goes on and on, along with the anxiety.

Today, business owners look for the "best deal" - price and quality of product are the primary factors in making a solid business decision. Buying new equipment is usually the first choice, but it's not always reality. Purchasing a used compactor can save a business owner substantial amounts of money. A used compactor allows companies with small budgets to reduce their investment, minimizing the risk and burden on their cash flow.

A used compactor will provide many other advantages such as diminishing the cost of transportation trash to the disposal site, saves labor, keeps away unwanted pests, controls odor, creates a better work environment, saves customer parking spaces, reduces fire hazards which saves on insurance cost, stops others from using your compactor for their trash disposal, and it helps stop pilferage.  For information on how Global Trash Solutions can help you save money with our industrial used trash compactor contact us at 1-800-760-8194.

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Industrial Trash Compactors: What you Need to Know

Industrial trash compactors help large manufacturing facilities and a variety of other businesses get the most out of their dumpsters. Some manufacturing facilities get many shipments of raw materials per day that are delivered in cardboard containers. These facilities would be well-advised to purchase a cardboard baler to take care of the left over packaging. Balers are available in both horizontal and vertical models. They compact cardboard into large cubes that weigh upwards of 1 ton. These cardboard cubes are loaded onto pallets and can be sold.

Facilities that have waste that is difficult to compact such as furniture, drums, or pallets should look into pre-crushers. Pre-crushers break down these bulky items into manageable sizes and then pack them into a dumpster unit. Pre-crushers are also used by some facilities to destroy merchandise and prevent scavenging. They work by pushing a compaction plate into a gate located in the compaction chamber. Once the materials are broken apart, the gate is raised and the materials are pushed into the container that the trash hauler can dump. Other types of industrial trash compactors include vertical compactors, indoor compactors, self-contained compactors, and X-press pack compactors.

Since there are so many types of compactors available on the market, it is important for businesses to consult with someone who really knows what they are talking about with regard to compaction equipment. It can be tempting to accept “free” or rental compaction equipment from trash haulers, but this is often a mistake because haulers build the price of the equipment into their profit margin and it can be costly to remove and install their equipment if you decide to change companies. Equipment supplied by waste haulers may have also been used and recirculated several times so that the compaction ratios are not as high as they should be. Global Trash Solutions offers holistic answers to all kinds of trash problems. We will evaluate your waste stream and provide you with your best options.  Call us at: 877-367-5495

There Could be Money in your Waste Management Dumpster

In today’s tough economic climate, businesses everywhere are trying to do more with less. Many companies are hiring internal or external auditing teams to turn their business upside down and look for any way possible to cut operating costs. One area that is often overlooked on the P & L statement is that of trash service. Business owners do not typically look at their waste management dumpster and see dollar signs, even though they may see green. However, more and more businesses every month are learning firsthand the value of investigating cost-savings in the area of trash disposal.

Trash service is the only unregulated utility left. There are a variety of ways to save money on trash service. Arguably the easiest way to save is by recycling as much as possible to avoid throwing items such as cardboard in your waste management dumpster. Some businesses can save as much as 20% off their monthly bill just by getting a second dumpster in there corral for cardboard. If there is no room, many cities allow the cardboard containers to sit outside the corral whereas a garbage dumpster would have to be enclosed. Municipalities allow this because they want to encourage recycling.

While recycling is the most obvious and eco-friendly way to save on trash service every month, hiring a waste consultant such as Global Trash Solutions can have a greater financial impact than recycling alone. GTS is well-versed in uncovering substantial amounts of revenue in your trash can. We earn our living by developing creative and innovative ways to cut businesses garbage expenses. We do this by utilizing the latest technology and taking a scientific approach to waste removal. We provide holistic solutions to our clients waste management problems. If you are looking for ways to make your business more profitable, please call us today so we can get to work on lowering your waste expenses.

Waste Management Solutions: Paving the way to a Greener Future

In recent years there has been a lot of buzz about the environment and what people and companies can do to become more eco-friendly. So much energy and time goes into running a business that many business owners are “in the dark” when it comes to working out the details of waste management solutions that will help their business and benefit the environment. There are several reasons why businesses should consider taking a closer look at what goes in the trash and making more of an effort to divert recyclables from their waste stream.

The most obvious reason a business that is aiming to be as profitable as possible should look into green waste management solutions is the effect it will have on their operating costs. It is always less costly to have haulers remove recyclables such as glass, plastic, aluminum, and corrugated cardboard than it is to have these items hauled away as trash. It usually costs about 1/3 as much to recycle, and when the market is good sometimes businesses can even get rebates for these items.  25 states offer some type of tax incentive for recycling (You can read more about the tax incentives here: http://www.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/tools/rmd/bizasst/tax-ince.htm).

Sometimes business owners are so busy running their operation that it makes sense to outsource waste and recycling processes to an expert such as Global Trash Solutions. At GTS, we work tirelessly to uncover recycling opportunities for our clients wherever possible. We have implemented single-stream recycling (that is glass, plastic, aluminum, and cardboard all going in the same can) and organics recycling (food and plant waste) for many of our clients. We prefer to divert as much waste as possible from landfills as it is green and cost-effective! Some of our clients have diverted as much as 75% of their waste from landfills.

Why Hire a Waste Consultant?

A waste consultant is an independent party or company not affiliated with any trash hauler that consults with businesses to help them streamline their waste processes and reduce waste expenses. With over 500 affiliates, the largest network of waste consultants in the US is Environmental Waste Solutions, a company out of Tampa that was founded by Darwyn Williams. EWS teaches individuals and companies how to identify and implement savings opportunities for potential clients. EWS affiliates usually offer a shared savings program that requires no up-front investment and is totally performance-based.

There are many benefits that come along with hiring a waste consultant. One benefit is that a company can focus on its core competencies and trust that its waste processes are being handled correctly. Waste consultants offer many different services and can perform site surveys at individual locations to help determine the best available options for cost-effective service. On average, businesses that outsource their waste processes to a consultant pay about 35% less than their neighbors who try to handle the garbage on their own. Another benefit is that the time spent on handling service issues can be spent on other things. Waste consultants act as a one-stop, one-call solution to anything garbage-related at any of their client’s locations.

It is important for a company to do research as all consultants are not created equal. Global Trash Solutions has experience in most major markets throughout the United States and we are extremely knowledgeable not only about negotiating the lowest rates available, but also about the highest quality vendors and equipment. We take a strategic approach and always go above and beyond for our clients, giving each individual client and manager the time and attention they need. Please check out our testimonial page to hear firsthand about our success. 

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A Commercial Trash Compactor Will Reduce Trash Pickups

GTS 1000

When you think of a commercial trash compactor you may think large, industrial-sized machines - and that’s what is widely available in the industry today.  We at Global trash Solutions want to introduce you to a new commercial trash compactor which will suit the needs of many customers who have space issues, while also reducing the number of trash pick-ups by your hauler as well.  It’s the size of an average refrigerator and compacts trash on a 15 to 1 ratio. This compactor is available as an indoor or outdoor model and can be purchased or financed.

Trash hauling and recycling costs continue to increase, and our clients have found by using our compactor they can reduce their hauling costs by 50% or more.  The GTS 2000 trash compactor will literally pay for itself within the first year.  You will be saving money that you’ve basically thrown in the trash and use it to reinvest in your business – really a no-brainer! Another thing to think about is the carbon footprint we are all leaving – and how we can all contribute a little to make a huge impact on our environment.

In today’s economy you cannot afford not to purchase one.  Many fast food franchises have taken advantage of this trash compactor – it’s a perfect waste system for Fast Food Franchises, Sit Down Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Casinos, Cruise Ships, Nursing Homes, and Schools.

The GTS 2000 Trash Compactor is operated by a computer technology that allows it to be fully programmable and makes it easy for the end user to compact trash. There is not a better commercial trash compactor of its size currently on the market.  Call the experts at Global trash Solutions today to get a free evaluation of your waste and recycling needs – 866-760-8194.

You Should Consider a Restaurant Equipment Lease

Are you in the business, or do you have a strong desire to be a restaurant owner....but you don't have a surplus of cash to purchase good quality equipment? One option would be to lease the equipment. This would allow you to choose from top quality names and brands without a staggering investment of your capital. Leasing restaurant equipment is the engine that helps drive restaurant owners to obtain new equipment or upgrade aging existing equipment.  When looking at the possibility of leasing equipment, you must factor in quality, cost, convenience and the term.

Restaurant kitchen equipment gets a lot more wear and tear than the average home kitchen equipment. Therefore, leasing rather than purchasing may be a better fit.  Leasing the equipment allows you to save money on your  investment, frees up cash for other purchases and if the equipment breaks down, you do not have to pay for repairs.  Also, when the lease expires, you have the opportunity to receive a new model, if you choose to renew the lease.  In life, as in business, you either want your money to make money OR you want your money to make money without spending money.  Leasing a trash compactor from Global Trash Solutions will make your money make money.  By compressing your trash at a 20 to 1 ratio you severly reduce the amount of trash that is collected by your hauler, which in return reduces your trash bill by hundred, if not thousands of dollars per year, and it also plays a major role in protecting our environment.

Leasing a trash compactor delivers tax savings, labor savings, and reduces the use of trash liners.  It improves employee morale and creates a clean and sanitary environment for employees and customers. Global Trash Solutions delivers, installs and performs on-site training for proper use of the equipment. There are many types and sizes of trash compactors available based on your need and volume.

Contact Global Trash Solutions at 1-800-760-8194 and our experienced, expert staff will discuss the options you have for your operation.