A102 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
- Power: Pneumatic, 2,5 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 100 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- 0.45m² footprint
- Ergonomic working height
Automotive Workshop Waste Management
Discover efficient ways to manage cardboard, plastic and general waste in automotive workshops while saving space, improving workflow and reducing waste handling time.
Improve efficiency with better workshop waste handling
Cardboard, plastic packaging and general waste can take up valuable space in busy automotive workshops. Mil-tek balers and compactors help streamline waste handling, keep work areas organised and give technicians more time to focus on servicing and repairs.
Spend less time on waste and more on vehicle repairs
Technicians should be working on vehicles, not spending valuable time managing packaging waste. Positioning balers and compactors near workstations helps reduce unnecessary movements, keep workshop floors clear and maximise time available for billable jobs.
→ Discover how Jaguar Land Rover streamlined workshop operations
How to improve waste management in automotive workshops
A well-organised waste handling system keeps service areas clear, reduces unnecessary work and helps technicians stay productive.
Practical ways to improve workshop efficiency:
- Locate areas where cardboard and plastic waste builds up
- Set up convenient collection points near service bays
- Compact packaging waste directly at the source
- Encourage consistent waste sorting and recycling
- Regularly assess workflows to reduce handling time and costs
Waste management solutions for automotive workshops
Find a more efficient way to manage workshop waste. Book a free site audit and let our specialists recommend a solution for your needs.
Explore our balers and compactors for cardboard, plastic and other common workshop waste materials below:
Cardboard waste management for automotive workshops
Spare parts deliveries generate cardboard waste that can clutter busy service areas. Mil-tek cardboard balers turn bulky packaging into compact, recyclable bales, keeping workshops organised and reducing time spent on waste handling.
Explore popular models below:
Popular cardboard balers for automotive workshops:
A406 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
- Power: Pneumatic, 8 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 210 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- 1 m² footprint
- Wide chamber for larger materials
E319 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Cardboard & Plastic
- Power: Electric, 15 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 100 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- Quiet operation
- Less than 2 metres high
Plastic waste solutions for automotive workshops
Plastic wrapping, protective film and packaging from spare parts can build up around service bays. Mil-tek plastic balers turn loose plastic into compact, recyclable bales, making storage easier and reducing unnecessary waste movements.
Explore popular models below:
Popular plastic balers for automotive workshops:
A305 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Plastic & Cardboard
- Power: Pneumatic, 4 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 165 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- Footprint under 1m²
- Automated bale-out function
A509 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Plastic & Cardboard
- Power: Pneumatic, 8 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 280 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- Low height
- No hydraulics
E319 Vertical Baler
- Usage: Plastic & Cardboard
- Power: Electric, 15 tonnes pressing force
- Up to 100 kg bales
- 90 % compaction
- Almost silent running
- Built-in bale ejection
Can crushers for automotive waste management
Empty oil cans, paint tins and other metal containers can quickly fill workshop waste bins. A Mil-tek can crusher reduces the volume of suitable containers up to 30 litres by as much as 90%, helping workshops save space and manage metal waste more efficiently.
Explore popular models below:
Can crushers for automotive workshops:
A101 Can Crusher
- Usage: Cans & Buckets
- Power: Pneumatic, 2,2 tonnes pressing force
- Cans and buckets up to 30L
- Up to 90 % compaction
- Can handle hazardous fluids
- Use indoors or out
2101s Can Crusher
- Usage: Cans & Buckets
- Power: Pneumatic, 2,2 tonnes pressing force
- Stainless steel
- Cans and buckets up to 30L
- Up to 90 % compaction
- 0.27 m2 footprint
Improve productivity in your automotive workshop!
Spend less time handling waste and more time servicing vehicles. Save space, improve workflow and keep your technicians focused.
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