Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Compactor's mobile waste compaction service?
We bring specialized compaction trucks directly to your site to compact waste in your existing dumpsters, reducing volume by 40-85%. This means fewer pickups, lower costs, and less environmental impact.
How much money can I save?
Most clients see a 30-70% reduction in waste hauling costs. For example, if you’re currently scheduling 10 pickups per month, our service could reduce that to 4-5 pickups, creating significant savings on hauling fees and eliminating overflow charges.
How often do you come to compact our waste?
We customize service frequency based on your waste generation volume. Some clients need daily service, others weekly or bi-weekly. You can keep it to “on-demand” as well, if your fill frequency isn’t regular.
What types of waste can be compacted?
Our service works with most commercial, industrial, and construction waste including cardboard, plastics, light metals, packaging materials, lumber/wood/plywood, insulation, construction debris, and general waste.
Is this safe for dumpsters?
Yes. Our equipment and techniques are specifically designed to function in dumpsters without damaging them. The compactor operates using only the natural weight of our 3.5-ton rotating drum, with no hydraulic pressure that could damage the container. The drum is equipped with protective guards on all sides, specifically designed to prevent any contact damage while ensuring maximum compaction efficiency. Our certified operators follow strict safety protocols and monitor the entire process to ensure zero damage to your dumpsters. This gravity-based approach, combined with our protective features, makes our service both highly effective and completely safe for all roll-off dumpster types.
How does this help the environment?
By reducing the number of waste haul trips needed to distant dump sites, we directly decrease large truck traffic and carbon emissions. Fewer trucks on the road means less fuel consumption and reduced environmental impact.
Do we need to prepare the waste differently?
No. Continue using your dumpsters as normal. Our service eliminates the need for manual organizing, saving your team time and effort. This is also much safer for your team. No jumping up and down on waste to make it all fit!
What areas do you service?
We currently serve businesses throughout Ottawa and Gatineau, focusing on industrial, commercial, and construction sites in major metropolitan areas and surrounding regions. We are also planning an expansion to the St-Lawrence Seaway cities (Cornwall to Belleville) in 2026.
How do I get started?
Contact us through the form, phone number, or email above. We’ll come meet your team and you’ll get to see how the service works firsthand. We guarantee you’ll be impressed!
How does waste compaction work?
Waste compaction reduces the volume of your waste by compressing it directly at your location, leading to fewer pickups and significant cost savings.
What kind of waste can be compacted?
We can compact various types of waste including cardboard, plastics, food waste, and more, depending on your business needs.
How much can my business save?
On average, our clients save between 40-85% on waste hauling costs by reducing the frequency of pickups and the volume of waste.
Is this service environmentally friendly?
Yes, reducing the number of waste pickups means fewer carbon emissions, making our compaction services an eco-friendly choice for businesses.